In the Beginning of the 21st Century, the Ratio of Inmates

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the beginning of the 21st century, the ratio of inmates to staff in prisons ______.

• A) grew significantly
• B) grew slightly
• C) dropped significantly
• D) dropped slightly

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Definitions:

Affective Forecasting

The process by which individuals predict their future emotional states or reactions to events.

Positive Events

Occurrences or experiences that contribute to one's happiness, well-being, or positive emotional state.

Negative Events

Unfortunate or harmful incidents that can lead to emotional distress, physical harm, or psychological impact on individuals.

Habituation

The decrease in response to a stimulus on repeated applications; this is the simplest kind of learning.