According to Sykes, Prison Inmates Are Motivated to Deviate from Prison

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to Sykes, prison inmates are motivated to deviate from prison rules in order to ______.

• A) alleviate the pain associated with imprisonment
• B) demonstrate the ineffectiveness of prison
• C) peacefully protest living conditions in prison
• D) reject the overarching inmate subculture

---

Definitions:

Organization

A structured group of people working together to achieve common goals.

Personal Power

Refers to the influence or authority an individual possesses that stems from within, often based on competence, skill, or personality, rather than formal position.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the ability to inspire admiration, respect, or affection from others, often stemming from one's charisma or likability.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is based on the ability to deliver punishments or impose negative consequences on other people.