Case 9-2 Warden Cox Is Experiencing High Levels of Violence and Inmate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Case 9-2
Warden Cox is experiencing high levels of violence and inmate disorder in his institution. He met with his senior correctional officers to discuss a strategy on how to handle the situation. Also included in the meeting was the legal advisor to the state's department of corrections Mr. Johnson.
-Some of the officers have concerns that they will be personally sued for actions that they took to discipline prisoners. One of the officers voices that they are not liable as long as they are on duty and in uniform. Mr. Johnson explains that the Supreme Court ruled that correctional officials who knowingly violate the Eighth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages. What case was this decided in?

• A)Hope v. Pelzer
• B)Knop v. Johnson
• C)Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey
• D)Washington v. Lee

Acknowledge the effects of physical exercise and enriched environments on cognitive health and neurogenesis.

Explain the role of handedness in brain dominance and cognitive abilities.

Understand the relationship between educational level, brain health, and disease symptoms.

Understand the concept of enriched environments and their impact on the brain.

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Sound Wave

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Loudness

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