Qualitative research in which researchers have interviewed inmates to examine whether their experiences in prison are consistent with the goals of prison has found that

a. the experience of being in prison is incompatible with the goals of prison
b. the experience of being in prison is in direct opposition to the goals of prison
c. the experience of being in prison only occasionally maps onto the goals of prison
d. the experience of being in prison is generally consistent with the goals of prison


Ans: D

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