The Primary Goal of Correctional Institutions Is to

question 34

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of correctional institutions is to

• A) protect society.
• B) punish offenders.
• C) even the score for victims.
• D) teach offenders a lesson.
• E) prove to society that crime doesn't pay.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that responds to stress on a long-term basis; reduces inflammation and promotes protein and fat metabolism.

Adrenal Cortex

Outer portion of the adrenal gland; secretes mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, and glucocorticoids, such as cortisol.

Long-Term Stress

Chronic stress experienced over an extended period of time, which can negatively affect health, mood, productivity, and relationships.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary gland hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.