Eastern State Penitentiary Is an Example of a Solitary System

question 58

Multiple Choice

Eastern State Penitentiary is an example of a solitary system. The aspects that made it a solitary system included:

• A) Inmates had no human contact and were in utter silence
• B) Inmates stayed in their cells for the duration of their sentences
• C) Inmates could read the Bible and reflect on their past deeds, working toward rehabilitation
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

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