Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Total Institutions

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of total institutions?

• A) All aspects of life are conducted in the same place and are under the control of a single authority.
• B) The authorities devise rules and schedule activities after consultation with the participants.
• C) Any activities within the institution are conducted in the company of others in the same circumstances.
• D) All aspects of life within a total institution are designed to fulfill the purpose of the organization.

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Definitions:

Participants Informed

A practice in research where participants are given comprehensive details about the study they are part of, including its purpose and potential risks.

Schachter-Singer Experiment

A psychological experiment that demonstrated the role of cognitive factors in emotional experience, particularly highlighting the interaction of physiological arousal and cognitive labels in emotion.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions result from the perception of bodily reactions to stimuli, implying that physical arousal precedes the emotional experience.

Visceral Reactions

Refers to the instinctive, deep-seated physical reactions that occur in response to a stimulus, often bypassing rational thought.