According to the Text, the U

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the U.S. correctional system today is far more ________ than it has been for a long time, maybe forever.

• A) punitive
• B) lenient
• C) disorganized
• D) structured

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

The mere exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Attitude Accessibility

Ease or difficulty of retrieving an attitude from memory.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Cognitive Dissonance

The unease in one's mind stemming from the coexistence of two or more opposing beliefs, ideas, or values within the same person.