According to the Text, a Majority of Prisoners Held in Supermax

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to the text, a majority of prisoners held in supermax prisons:

• A) are dangerous to self or others.
• B) will be released into free society.
• C) file lawsuits against prison officials.
• D) are assaulted by their fellow inmates.

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Definitions:

Perceived Resources

The resources a person believes they have available to them, which can include physical, emotional, financial, or social assets.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists.

Heuristic Correlation

Refers to the use of simple, efficient rules or mental shortcuts that help people make decisions or solve problems, often applied in the context of establishing relationships or patterns between variables without rigorous analysis.