What Has Caused the Increase in State and Federal Prison

question 128

Multiple Choice

What has caused the increase in state and federal prison populations since 1969?

• A)Public demands for tougher sentences
• B)A shift away from the conservative policies of the 1960s
• C)The increase in illegal drug use
• D)The appointment of more conservative judges
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Tertiary Aging

Refers to the decline in physical and cognitive function that can occur in some individuals in very old age, beyond the normal effects of primary and secondary aging.

Programmed Aging

A theory suggesting aging is a result of genetically programmed physiological mechanisms that control life span and deterioration processes.

Primary Aging

Gradual, inevitable process of bodily deterioration throughout the life span.

Activities Of Daily Living

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