Which of the Following Pressures Are Not Experienced by the Local

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pressures are not experienced by the local jail?

• A) ​The direction of the jail is influenced by local law enforcement officials.
• B) ​Local politics, in particular party patronage, influences the operation of the jail.
• C) ​Local offender assistance programs are usually operated by community self-help volunteers.
• D) ​All of these are experienced by local jails.

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Definitions:

Detached Responsibility

A psychological state where an individual feels separated from the consequences of their actions, often reducing moral accountability.

Authority Figure

An individual who holds power or influence over others, often due to a position of trust, knowledge, or responsibility.

Social Facilitation

A psychological phenomenon where an individual's performance is improved when in the presence of others either due to observed or implied judgement.

Placed On Someone Else

Assigning responsibility, blame, or a task to another individual.