In Their Examination of Prison Victimizations,Wolff and Shi Found That

question 11

Multiple Choice

In their examination of prison victimizations,Wolff and Shi found that __ of inmates reported they had been physically assaulted,and _____reported having been sexually assaulted.

• A) 58% / 76%
• B) 32% / 3%
• C) 12% / 56%
• D) 87% / 25%

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Definitions:

Misinformation Effect

A phenomenon where a person's memory of an event can be influenced by misleading information introduced after the event, leading to false or distorted recollections.

Proactive Interference

The difficulty in learning new information because of the presence of previous information.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, lasting typically up to several seconds.

Extreme Stress

A high level of stress that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, often leading to significant psychological or physical health issues.