Discuss the phenomenon of "deindividuation" and how it relates to the prison riot

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The answer should discuss how deindividuation causes an individual to set aside their own personal values and self-expectations and adopt those of the larger group. This contributes to a prison uprising because it causes people who otherwise would never consider engaging in violence to do so.

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Depending on the local form of government, the city council, the city manager, or the may have authority over city operations including, to a greater or lesser extent, the police department

What will be an ideal response?

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The total number of American Indians arrested for violent crimes increased 5.7% from 2000-2001

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A major factor contributing to the New York City corruption scandals of the 1980s was:

a. a city fiscal crisis which led to a considerable expansion of private contracting for goods and services b. a great growth in the power of city unions c. the passing of laws which facilitated movement in and out of the private sector d. a dramatic increase in the number of dishonest people in city government

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following is a risk factor for girls’ gang joining?

A. early problem behaviors B. immigration status C. neighborhood characteristics D. family environments

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