Sociological Studies Show That Prisons

question 43

Multiple Choice

Sociological studies show that prisons:

• A) are effective at deterring crime
• B) are more likely to create hardened criminals than rehabilitated citizens
• C) focus on rehabilitation
• D) reinforce low recidivism rates
• E) will be obsolete in our society by 2035

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Total Fixed Cost

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Activity Level

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