Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Goffman's total institution that results in isolation and inability to act for oneself?

A) Rules and schedules dictate all aspects of inmates' daily routine.
B) Staff members supervise all spheres of daily life, including eating, working, and sleeping.
C) The highly standardized environment has one set of activities for everyone.
D) Prison inmates construct a culture with unique values, roles, and customs.


Answer: D

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a. They have threatened to kill and have shot at police officers b. Turf-related gang wars between some Asian gangs and other ethnic gangs c. Their weapons of choice are handguns, rifles, and automatic or semiautomatic firearms d. All of the above

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. split b. determinate c. indeterminate d. mandatory

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