Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Reasons

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited for the growth in incarcerated populations?

• A) federal prison growth
• B) increased probability of incarceration
• C) inmates serving more time for each crime
• D) private prisons

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Definitions:

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, indicating a basic form of learning or adaptation.

Repeated Stimulation

The process of continuously or frequently exposing someone or something to a particular stimulus to induce a reaction or to study changes over time.

Reflex

An automatic and involuntary response to a specific stimulus without conscious thought.

Sensory Stimulus

Any object or event that is perceived by the senses, producing a response in the sensory organs and nervous system.