According to Statistics Compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, two characteristics shared by inmates in state prisons are

• A) illiteracy and mental retardation.
• B) poor education levels and substance abuse.
• C) mental retardation and having been abused as a child.
• D) having been abused as a child and illiteracy.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

New Self-Image

The formation or reshaping of one's own perception or view of themselves.

Later Requests

Appeals or petitions made following an initial inquiry or demand, often implying a subsequent or delayed action in response.

Door-In-The-Face

The door-in-the-face technique is a persuasion strategy where a more substantial request is first made knowing it will likely be refused, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.