Which One of the Following Is a Phenomena That Contributes

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a phenomena that contributes to the aging of the prison population?

A) Exposure to the highly stressful environment in prison causes inmates to age prematurely.
B) Sentencing guidelines provide more judicial discretion who choose to keep older offenders in prison longer.
C) The overall U.S. population is getting younger.
D) Inmates are serving longer sentences in prison and therefore stay in prison until they are older.