Which of the Following Factors Is Not Among the Plausible

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is not among the plausible explanations presented by Cole and Smith for the growth in the prison population?

• A)Tougher sentencing
• B)Prison construction
• C)The War on Drugs
• D)The dramatic increase in the crime rate over the past two decades

---

Definitions:

Asthma

is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing.

Trichinosis

A parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked meat infected with the nematode parasite Trichinella.

Abdominal Discomfort

Pain or unease located within the stomach or digestive tract, which could be symptomatic of various conditions.

Wild Game

Animals hunted for food in their natural habitat, typically including deer, rabbits, and birds.