Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Goffman's Total

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of Goffman's total institution that results in isolation and inability to act for oneself?

A) Prison inmates learn the behaviors of being in prison, which leads to increased identification with criminal lifestyles.
B) Staff members supervise all spheres of daily life, including eating, working, and sleeping.
C) Staff and inmates can easily develop a hostile attitude toward each other.
D) Prison inmates construct a culture with unique values, roles, and customs.