The Process Where Most New Inmates Absorb the Customs of Prison

question 82

Multiple Choice

The process where most new inmates absorb the customs of prison society and learn to adapt to the environment is referred to as ________.

• A) institutionalization
• B) prisonization
• C) indoctrination
• D) value acceptance

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Definitions:

Central Government

The government entity responsible for the administration and implementation of policies over an entire nation as opposed to local governing bodies.

Pro-Debtor Laws

Legislation designed to protect individuals who owe money, often by offering bankruptcy protections, limiting interest rates, and providing mechanisms for debt relief.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the 13 American states, adopted in 1781 and replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789, which provided a loose federal government.

Tariff Duties

Taxes imposed by a government on imported or exported goods to protect domestic industries or generate revenue.