Effects of Solitary Confinement

What is a potential benefit of peaceful solitude?

• Loss of identity

• Heightened emotional instability

• Stress relief

• Increased social anxiety

What is 'social reality testing'?

• A method to increase stress levels

• A process to evaluate the rationality of perceptions

• A way to test one's physical endurance

• A technique to enhance memory

What happens to the prefrontal cortex during prolonged isolation?

• It shrinks

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes more active

• It grows larger

How does the United Nations classify prolonged forced isolation?

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a necessary punishment

• As a form of rehabilitation

• As torture

What was the original purpose of introducing solitary confinement in US prisons?

• To reduce prison costs

• To increase prison populations

• To replace corporal punishment

• To encourage social interaction

What is a common mental health effect of solitary confinement?

• Enhanced social skills

• Increased paranoia

• Decreased anxiety

• Improved concentration

What is a significant criticism of solitary confinement?

• It is cost-effective

• It improves mental health

• It is too lenient

• It fails to reduce prison violence

Which country is known for its humane approach to incarceration?

• United States

• Russia

• China

• Norway

What is a key feature of Norway's prison system?

• Minimal spending on prisoners

• Use of solitary confinement

• Focus on rehabilitation

• High recidivism rates

What is the recidivism rate like in Norway compared to the US?

• Higher in Norway

• Lower in Norway

• The same in both countries

• Not applicable