The _________ _____________Concept Originated in the Federal Prison System in the 1970s

question 23

Short Answer

The _________ _____________concept originated in the federal prison system in the 1970s and now is used in nearly every state to control prisons.

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Definitions:

Median Age

is a statistical measure that divides a population into two equal groups: half are younger and half are older than the median age, representing the middle point of age distribution.

DSM-IV-TR

The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes and describes mental disorders.

Classifying

The process of organizing objects or information into categories based on shared characteristics.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly distressing or impairing in daily functioning.