Which of the following is an element of the inmate code as identified by Sykes and Irwin and Cressey?
A) Trust the guards.
B) Settle conflict through mediation.
C) Do your own time.
D) Respect the square johns.

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"Do your own time" is an element of the inmate code, which emphasizes focusing on oneself and not interfering with others' affairs, reflecting a norm among inmates to manage their own sentence without involving themselves in the business of others or the prison staff.

Which of the Following Is an Element of the Inmate