Discuss the Difficulties in Currently Used Classification Schemes for People

question 60

Essay

Discuss the difficulties in currently used classification schemes for people in prison, as they pertain to characteristics of the general person in prison population and how the classifications are used. Explain how and/or whether the classifications used in corrections today could be improved upon.

Compare and contrast negative reinforcement and punishment.

Apply knowledge of operant conditioning to suggest behavioral modification techniques.

Grasp the concept and applications of contingency management.

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement magnitudes and delays on conditioning and behavior.

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Definitions:

Issuance

The process of making securities available for sale to the public or the act of issuing new shares of stock by a company.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially as it affects liquidity.

Investing Activities

Financial transactions involving the purchase or sale of long-term assets and investments, a component of cash flow statements.

Operating Activities

Operating activities are the day-to-day functions of a business related to producing and selling its goods or services, which are reflected in its earnings.