One of the factors related to criminologist Jeffrey Reiman's statement,"Prison produces more criminals than it cures," is

a. educational programs in prison are overfunded and therefore unsuccessful.
b. the kind of person who gets sent to prison will become a criminal sooner or later.
c. inmates prefer living in prison to having to support themselves on the outside.
d. prisons provide learning experiences for prisoners in the art of crime.


Answer: d. prisons provide learning experiences for prisoners in the art of crime.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following visit types is based on the need for preventative care and wellness maintenance?

a. procedure b. extended office visit c. consultation d. history and physical examination

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All groups assign the same degree of importance to the role of race in the lives of their members.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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