The Process by Which Inmates Learn and Internalize the Customs

question 25

Short Answer

The process by which inmates learn and internalize the customs and culture of prison is known as____________________.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer presented.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a specified number of responses, frequently used in behavior modification programs.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a concept where a behavior is increased or strengthened by the consequence that follows it, such as a reward.