Diet, Overcrowding, and Contraband Have All Been Linked to

question 78

Multiple Choice

Diet, overcrowding, and contraband have all been linked to

• A) longer sentences.
• B) prison violence.
• C) high inmate to staff ratios.
• D) substance abuse.

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder caused by a defect in the gene responsible for processing the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and resulting in cognitive disability if untreated.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that is a precursor for neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, important for brain function.

Mental Retardation

An outdated term for intellectual disability, characterized by below-average intellectual ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A chronic anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to repeat continuously.