Alcatraz Was Closed Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

Alcatraz was closed because:

• A)it was based on the dispersal model.
• B)it symbolized an advanced penal philosophy.
• C)it was judged as an expensive failure.
• D)it espoused rehabilitation as the goal of incarceration.

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Definitions:

Positive Affect

A dimension of emotional experience characterized by feelings of happiness, joy, and other positive emotions.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Core Self-Evaluations

Represents a stable personality trait which encompasses an individual's subconscious, fundamental assessments about their abilities, worthiness, and control over their environment.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which outcomes of their actions are under their personal control.