And its global political influence is still extremely limited. The only sense in which China is a superpower is economic-that is, its economy is already over half the size of the US economy and projected to overtake it around 2018, notwithstanding its reduced growth rate of 7%. But this is overwhelmingly a function of China's huge population.
(Smith, 2006; Shalev, 2008). Emotional and behavioral effects of solitary confinement. The majority of those held in solitary confinement experience adverse emotional effects that can range from acute to chronic, depending on the individual and the length of stay in isolation (Shalev, 2008).
Although solitary confinement conditions vary from state to state and among correctional facilities, systematic policies and conditions include: 1  Confinement behind a solid steel door for 22 to 24 hours a day.2  Severely limited contact with other human beings. 3  Infrequent phone calls and rare non-contact family visits.: Numerous studies have documented the harmful psychological effects of long-term solitary confinement, which can produce debilitating symptoms, such as: 1  Visual and auditory hallucinations. 2  Hypersensitivity to noise and touch. 3  Insomnia and paranoia.