Shock Incarceration Involves a Series of Electric Shocks Administered to Offenders

question 35

True/False

Shock incarceration involves a series of electric shocks administered to offenders, intended to alter the brain waves that are thought to be related to criminality.

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Definitions:

Mimicking a Stroke

The act of a medical condition or another cause imitating the symptoms of a stroke, which is a serious condition caused by the interruption of blood supply to the brain.

States of Consciousness

Different levels of awareness of one's environment and internal states, ranging from full alertness to deep sleep.

EEG

an abbreviation for electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.

Specific Event

A particular occurrence or instance that is distinct and can be identified in time and place.