Explain what is meant by “prisonization.”

What will be an ideal response?


Prisonization is the socialization process within prison subcultures that mandates accepting different values, customs, and consequences. Inmates must adapt their behavior to a system with norms that exist only in prison.

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America's prohibition of alcohol is often cited as a resounding success and evidence we should continue bans on substances

a. True b. False

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Research by Fox and Levin found that MOST mass killings are motivated by

A) profit. B) fear. C) power. D) revenge.

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In hostile aggression, the perpetrator's primary goal is to

A) ridicule the victim. B) kill the victim. C) make the victim suffer. D) obtain an item of value.

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What is the definition of kidnapping? Kidnapping is defined to include any of three acts. List and explain these three acts. Use examples from your readings to support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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