How many hours a day are inmates typically confined to their cells in solitary confinement?

Understanding Solitary Confinement

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
24 hours
12 to 14 hours
16 to 18 hours
22 to 23 hours
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common restriction faced by inmates in solitary confinement regarding personal items?
Only one book allowed
No personal items allowed
Unlimited personal items
Only electronic devices allowed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common psychological effect of prolonged solitary confinement?
Improved concentration
Mental deterioration
Enhanced memory
Increased social skills
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unusual behavior might inmates exhibit due to overstimulation after prolonged isolation?
Ignoring all stimuli
Staring at a fly
Sleeping excessively
Talking to themselves
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the physical conditions that can lead to severe consequences in solitary confinement?
Limited food supply
No access to books
Constant lighting
Lack of exercise equipment
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a reported cause of death for inmates in solitary confinement in the South?
Lack of food
Excessive heat
Inadequate medical care
Violence from guards
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Approximately how many people are in solitary confinement at any given time in the United States?
150,000 to 200,000
89,000 to 120,000
30,000 to 50,000
10,000 to 20,000
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