Male Inmates Adapt to Inmate Life Using Different Types of Coping

question 12

Multiple Choice

Male inmates adapt to inmate life using different types of coping mechanisms or role orientations.__________ refers to inmates trying to improve themselves and their life prospects in prison by taking advantages of educational or rehabilitation opportunities.

• A)doing time
• B)gleaning
• C)jailing
• D)being disorganized

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Definitions:

Accidents

Accidents are unplanned events that can cause damage, injury, or loss, often stemming from unforeseen circumstances or negligence.

Adverse Selection

A situation in insurance and finance where higher-risk individuals are more likely to apply for or select a particular service, leading to potential losses for the insurer or lender.

Hidden Actions

Pertains to situations in principal-agent relationships where agents' specific actions are not observable by the principal, leading to a moral hazard.

Hidden Information

Information that is not known to one party in a transaction, which can lead to an imbalance of power or adverse selection.