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

1. The noble cause position holds that ethical behavior is based on religious teachings.
2. Negative subculture is a key feature of correctional environments that would make
staff and management more prone to unethical behavior.
3. Openness is more likely to reduce unethical behavior and defuse the power of
negative subcultures.
4. The United States has the second highest incarceration rate in the world.
5. The war on drugs was introduced by President Nixon.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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