Which of the following statements is true of the gender differences in correctional staff?

A. Female correctional officers use communication rather than threats to gain inmate cooperation.
B. Gender makes a negligible difference in the number of assaults on correctional officers.
C. Determinants of job satisfaction are similar for male and female correctional officers.
D. Female correctional officers admit to performing in a more aggressive style than men.


Answer: A

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