Studies Show That Maintaining Close Family Ties for Inmates Results

question 30

Multiple Choice

Studies show that maintaining close family ties for inmates results in:

• A) Too much emotional distress for the children.
• B) Decreased recidivism rates.
• C) Improved mental health of all parties.
• D) Both b and c

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Definitions:

Assimilating

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Equilibrating

The process of balancing or maintaining equilibrium in physical systems, psychological states, or socio-economic contexts.

Attenuating

The reduction in force, value, intensity, or magnitude of something; often used in context with signals or biological responses.

Umbilical Cord

A tube between the mother and her developing child through which nutrients and waste products are conducted.