In 1982,states Spent $15 Billion on Corrections

question 42

Multiple Choice

In 1982,states spent $15 billion on corrections.In 2010,states spent _____.

• A) $18.5 billion
• B) $28.5 billion
• C) $38.5 billion
• D) $48.5 billion

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline, that are released into the body in response to stress, affecting the body's metabolism and immune response.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, crucial for the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, and elevating blood sugar levels.

Adrenal Gland

Small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure.

Psychophysiological Illness

Illnesses that are caused by or exacerbated by mental processes such as stress, rather than by organic or purely physical processes.