Because Prison and Jail Administrators Are Rarely Trained to Deal

question 82

Multiple Choice

Because prison and jail administrators are rarely trained to deal with the mentally ill, what methods of control do they regularly employ to deal with mentally ill inmates?

• A)solitary confinement
• B)drug treatment programs
• C)increasing prison sentences for disruptive inmates
• D)transferring mentally ill inmates to specialized mental health facilities

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, encouraging its future occurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, with the aim of correcting behavior or serving as a deterrent.

Scapegoat

A person or group unfairly blamed for problems or issues, often as a means of deflecting responsibility or criticism.