The Fact That Prisons Have Inmates Locked Within Their Walls

question 38

Multiple Choice

The fact that prisons have inmates locked within their walls, are under constant scrutiny, and are forced to obey rules refers to the concept of:

• A)a total institution.
• B)the local jail.
• C)a complete secure policy.
• D)the penitentiary.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process of sensing through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell, and how our brains interpret these sensory experiences.

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Absolute Threshold

This pertains to the lowest level at which an organism can experience a sensation, marking the boundary between non-detection and detection of a stimulus.