Chapter 13 Self Assessment

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. The rate of AIDS-related deaths for Black prison inmates has historically been higher than it is for other groups.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. It is argued that heterogeneous countries, in which citizens differ based on race, ethnicity, religion, and other traits, are more punitive in nature than are homogenous countries.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. State prisons are prohibited from banning any books, as inmates have a constitutional right to read whatever they choose.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. In a study of inmates who left prison, ________inmates had higher positive perceptions of prison officers, even though they experienced higher levels of fear and stress than inmates from other groups.

Black Americans correct incorrect

White Americans correct incorrect

Hispanic Americans correct incorrect

Asian Americans correct incorrect

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. Part of the problem for Native American inmates is that…

Failure to maintain eye contact is an important cultural trait but can cause problems with correctional officers correct incorrect

Many institutions limit participation in Native American healing ceremonies to individuals who are enrolled in federally recognized tribes correct incorrect

The possession of items considered sacred by Native Americans, such as bear claws, pipes, and Eagle feathers, are considered contraband correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect