The Expanding Categories of Populations Have Very Real Consequences for Correctional

question 39

Short Answer

The expanding categories of populations have very real consequences for correctional staff, management and inmate society.

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Definitions:

Socially Devalued Groups

This term refers to groups of people who are perceived negatively by the broader society, often facing discrimination and marginalization as a result.

Prosocial Video Game

A video game designed with the intention of promoting positive social behaviors, such as cooperation, empathy, and kindness.

Low In Empathy

Describes individuals or situations where there is a lack of ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Aversive Racism

Conflicting, often nonconscious, negative feelings about African Americans that Americans may have, even though most do in fact support principles of racial equality and do not knowingly discriminate.