Which of the following concepts refers to a setting where a staff tries to radically change someone's personality through carefully controlling the environment?
A) anticipatory social centre
B) cohort community
C) a total institution
D) a degradation ceremony

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A total institution is a concept where an individual is removed from a normal routine and put in a setting where all aspects of their life are controlled by an authority figure or staff. The purpose of a total institution is not to rehabilitate, but to radically change a person's personality through controlling their environment. Examples of total institutions include prisons, psychiatric facilities, military boot camps, and cults.

Which of the Following Concepts Refers to a Setting Where