Explain Some of the Consequences of Our High Rates of Incarceration

question 15

Essay

Explain some of the consequences of our high rates of incarceration.

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Definitions:

Social-emotional Functioning

Refers to an individual's ability to process and manage emotional and interpersonal aspects of experience effectively.

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Human Thought

The process by which humans form ideas, make decisions, solve problems, and engage in various forms of reasoning and imagination.

Debriefing

At the end of a study, the procedure in which participants are assessed for suspicion and then receive a gentle explanation of the true nature of the study in a manner that counteracts any negative effects of the study experience.