According to Sykes (1958), prison code norms and values include refraining from emotional displays (e.g., arguing) with other inmates.

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Sykes (1958) described the inmate social code in prisons, which includes norms such as not showing weakness or emotion, not interfering with other inmates' interests, and not cooperating with prison officials, which implies refraining from emotional displays like arguing with other inmates to maintain a tough persona.

According to Sykes (1958), Prison Code Norms and Values Include