Robert Martinson, a Social Scientist Tasked with Examining Prison Programming

question 12

True/False

Robert Martinson, a social scientist tasked with examining prison programming in the United States during the 1960s, determined that correctional rehabilitation programs were effective at reducing recidivism.

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Definitions:

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, and allies, characterized by seeds that are not enclosed within an ovary.

Dinosaurs

A diverse group of reptiles of the clade Dinosauria that first appeared during the Mesozoic Era, known for their extensive diversity and dominance during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Paleozoic Era

A geological time period that lasted from about 541 to 252 million years ago, marked by significant evolutionary developments, including the rise of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

Cenozoic Era

Span of geologic time extending from 66 mya to the present; marked by diversification of mammals, birds, insects, and flowering plants. Divided into Paleogene (66–23 mya), Neogene (23–2.6 mya), and Quaternary (2.6 mya to present) periods.