Question 1

Correctional officers would use a system of _______ and ________ to gain the cooperation of prisoners.

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Question 2

According to John Dilulio , a good prison is one that "provides as much order, amenity, and ___________ as possible, given the human and financial resources " :

Accepted Answer

A)   punishment
B)   retribution
C)   service
D)   rehabilitation
E)   authority

Question 3

The model of corrections that emphasizes security, discipline, and order is the _____ model.

Accepted Answer

A)   custodial
B)   rehabilitation
C)   reintegration
D)   family
E)   community

Question 4

The custodial model of incarceration emphasizes maintaining the offender's ties to family and community as a method of reform, recognizing that the offender will be returning to society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The small size of women's prisons and the relatively small number of women prisoners has contributed to:

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A)   a lack of resources devoted to programs and rehabilitation.
B)   a culture dominated by gangs.
C)   a steady increase in prison violence.
D)   the creation of "wall-less" prisons.
E)   careful separation of violent and nonviolent offenders.

Question 6

Should corrections officers work in conjunction with inmates/trustees to maintain control of the prison? What are the dangers of trusting inmates? What can occur if the relationship between inmate and officer is disrupted?

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Question 7

Jayson Myers is an inmate at a state correctional facility. He has been incarcerated for 5 years and has been known to be an exemplary inmate since day 1. He has been able to get a certificate in HVAC and works on the road crew. His release date is 2 years away. He is considered a leader within his cell block. ​ Jayson has taken on what adaptive role within the prison?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doing time
B)   Gleaning
C)   Jailing
D)   Disorganized criminal
E)   O rganized criminal

Question 8

Which of the following statements about prison managers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prison managers have complete control over the release of their clients.
B)   Prison managers rely on clients to do much of the institutional maintenance work.
C)   Prison managers select their clients.
D)   Prison managers can control their clients' behavior.
E)   Prison managers have little training.

Question 9

The custodial model of incarceration emphasizes treatment programs to help prisoners address the personal problems and issues that led them to commit crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prison wardens can select which inmates end up in their institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In which of the following situations is the use of force by a corrections officer against an inmate not allowed?

Accepted Answer

A)   He is trying to prevent an inmate from punching him.
B)   She is trying to prevent an inmate from passing drugs to another inmate.
C)   He discovers a group of inmates trying to escape.
D)   She is trying to protect an inmate from being assaulted by another.
E)   He has encountered an inmate who is disrespectful.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding the American prison population during the last 30 years is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   There has been a decrease in the number of African Americans.
B)   There has been a decrease in the number of Hispanics.
C)   There has been no change in the number of Hispanics.
D)   There has been an increase in the number of both African Americans and Hispanics.
E)   ​There has been a shift in public opinion in favor of rehabilitation of prisoners.

Question 13

Inmates who are ____________________ try to take advantage of prison programs.

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Question 14

​Ronald works as a correctional officer in a maximum security prison.  He is new to the job and faces a hostile reception whenever he appears on the cell block.

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a large prison with a high prisoner to staff ratio. But after a while, Ronald learns which prisoners are trustworthy and uses them to serve as an essential link in communications.  This relationship is called a(n) :
B)   inmate leadership.
C)   informal leadership.
D)   formal leadership.
E)   prison leadership.F)  prison culture.

Question 15

Prisoners with emotional or addiction problems would prosper best under the ______ model.

Accepted Answer

A)   custodial
B)   rehabilitation
C)   reintegration
D)   community
E)   ​family

Question 16

Jayson Myers is an inmate at a state correctional facility. He has been incarcerated for 5 years and has been known to be an exemplary inmate since day 1. He has been able to get a certificate in HVAC and works on the road crew. His release date is 2 years away. He is considered a leader within his cell block. ​ Since Jayson has the reputation of being a leader within the prison, there is a good chance that he probably has been granted access to:

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A)   attorneys.
B)   judges.
C)   privileges, such as a job.
D)   clothing.
E)   food.

Question 17

What are the advantages and disadvantages to devoting entire prisons for geriatric inmates? Since the population of elderly inmates will continue to increase, should we make a change in sentencing before they are in prison? What role does health care have in this decision?

Accepted Answer

Devoting entire prisons for geriatric in...

Question 18

Any inmate who does not follow the rules could be placed in ______________.

Accepted Answer

solitary c...

Question 19

__________ prisoners are more sharing with one another, often creating pseudo-families.

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Question 20

Th e wor k o f a __________ i s boring , offer s lo w pay , an d minima l career advancement.

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