Prison gangs engage in illegal activities through force and intimidation. Which term best describes these activities?

• A. Antisocial
• B. Prosocial
• C. Community
• D. A & B

Answer: (A)

Antisocial behavior best describes these activities. It captures actions that violate laws and social norms and harm others, which fits prison gangs’ use of force and intimidation to control people and resources. Prosocial behavior would mean cooperative, positive actions toward others, which is the opposite of what these gangs are doing. The term community refers to a group or setting rather than a type of conduct, so it doesn’t describe the actions themselves. Labeling the conduct as antisocial aligns with recognizing the harm, rule-breaking, and threat to safety that these gang activities represent.