One Impact of the Explosive Growth of the Nation's Prison

question 22

True/False

One impact of the explosive growth of the nation's prison population is the huge increase in the number of inmates who are being released into the community after serving their terms.

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Definitions:

Correlated

When two or more variables have a mutual relationship, where a change in one affects or reflects a change in the other.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with daily activities.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Enmeshed Families

Family systems with overly close and intertwined relationships, where boundaries are diffuse, leading to a lack of independence among members.