When an Inmate Claims That the Conditions of His or Her

question 22

True/False

When an inmate claims that the conditions of his or her confinement violate the Eighth Amendment,he or she must show a culpable state of mind on the part of prison officials.

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Definitions:

Basic Tendency

The fundamental inclinations and capacities inherent in an individual that underlie and shape personality and behavior over time.

Temperament

The aspect of an individual’s personality concerning their natural predispositions towards emotional reactions and behaviors.

Working Self-Concept

The part of one's self-identity that is active and relevant in the current context or social situation.

Emotionality

The quality or state of being emotional; the extent to which a person's behavior is governed by emotions or emotional responses.