Question 1

The ______ role calls for impersonal relationships,a controlling demeanor,and complete enforcement of prison rules.

Accepted Answer

The description fits the custody role, which is primarily focused on maintaining security and control within the prison environment. The treatment role, on the other hand, emphasizes rehabilitation and personal attention to inmates' needs. Corruption and discretion are not roles within the prison system.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an ethical issue arising from privatization of prisons?

Accepted Answer

The concern about whether the state receives the benefits for which it paid when retaining a private correctional company is more of a contractual and performance issue rather than an ethical issue. Ethical issues typically involve moral principles about right and wrong behavior, such as the appropriateness of punishment by non-state actors, the use of deadly force, and the potential for private prisons to demand a constant flow of inmates.

Question 3

Expert power may be undermined by the unwillingness of prisoners to acknowledge the competence of prison officers.

Accepted Answer

Expert power relies on the perception of expertise and competence by those being influenced. If prisoners do not acknowledge the competence of prison officers, their expert power may be undermined.

Question 4

As compared to earlier years,inmate control in prisons today is largely vested in younger inmates and gangs.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true as gangs and younger inmates often have more power and influence within prisons, leading to a shift in inmate control dynamics.

Question 5

Correctional officers often engage in "corruption of authority," meaning they ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Correctional officers often engage in "corruption of...

Question 6

The U.S.rate of incarceration for females is increasing faster than the rate for males.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the rate of incarcerated females has been increasing at a faster rate than males in recent years. In 2018, there were 133 women incarcerated per 100,000 U.S. residents, compared to 1,096 men incarcerated per 100,000 U.S. residents. However, the overall incarcerated population is still predominantly male.

Question 7

The justification for the creation of the costly supermax prison is clear.They were constructed to house "the worst of the worst".

Accepted Answer

The answer of The justification for the creation of the...

Question 8

Recruits unable to adapt to prison values and compete the process of socialization were subject to ostracism.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Recruits who were not able to adapt to the prison's culture and values were often ostracized by other inmates.

Question 9

By 2008,all states other than ______ and ______ prohibited inmates from casting a vote while incarcerated for a felony.

Accepted Answer

As of 2008, all states except Maine and Vermont barred inmates from voting while in prison for a felony offense.

Question 10

Public opinion surveys now show that 8 in 10 Americans support ______.

Accepted Answer

Public opinion surveys have consistently shown increasing support for the restoration of voting rights for those who have completed their sentence. As of 2021, around 8 in 10 Americans support this idea, with strong support from both Democrats and Republicans. Option B is unlikely to receive support as most Americans do not believe those on death row should be granted any additional rights. Option C is already in practice in some states but is not supported by the majority of Americans.

Question 11

About 33% of all inmates are serving sentences in medium-security prisons.True
False

Accepted Answer

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, as of September 2021, approximately 36.5% of federal inmates are in medium-security facilities. While this statistic only pertains to federal inmates, it is still likely that a similar percentage of state prisoners are in medium-security prisons.

Question 12

According to Weber (1964),opposed to classical liberal philosophy is the view that the state has the sole right to use ______ power.

Accepted Answer

According to Weber, the view opposite to classical liberal philosophy is that the state has the sole right to use coercive power. This means that the state can use force and coercion to enforce its laws and regulations, maintain order and security, and protect the rights of its citizens. This view is based on the idea that the state is the ultimate authority and that it must have the power to compel obedience and enforce compliance with its laws and regulations.

Question 13

The most common occasion for such ______ violence was within an inmate's cell block at a time when he was about to be removed from segregation.

Accepted Answer

The word "provoked" fits the context of the sentence, as it suggests that the violence was a response to something that had angered or agitated the inmates. None of the other choices accurately convey this idea.

Question 14

According to Aviram (2015),the biggest private prison provider is ______.

Accepted Answer

According to Aviram (2015), the biggest private prison provider is Corrections Corporation of America.

Question 15

Opponents of ______ raise the issue of the symbolism surrounding punishment in the form of the uniform and insignia of correctional staff and the judiciary that express the public nature of punishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Opponents of ______ raise the issue of...

Question 16

As compared to most European nations,the U.S.has ______.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. has extremely high rates of imprisonment compared to most European nations. According to data from the Institute for Criminal Policy Research, the U.S. has an incarceration rate of 655 per 100,000 people, which is higher than any European country. For example, Germany's rate is 76 per 100,000, France's is 102 per 100,000, and the United Kingdom's is 141 per 100,000.

Question 17

Because formal controls are effective at most prisons,prison officers rarely have to ignore minor rule violations in order to gain compliance with other rules.

Accepted Answer

Formal controls in prisons often cannot address every situation or behavior, leading officers to sometimes overlook minor infractions to maintain overall order and compliance with more significant rules. This pragmatic approach helps in managing the complex social dynamics within prisons.

Question 18

Prison officers and prison officials often experience ethical problems because of the conflict between their obligations to rehabilitate on the one hand and punish and control on the other.

Accepted Answer

Prison officers and officials have a duty of care to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, while also aiming to rehabilitate them and prepare them for reintegration into society. However, the punishment and control aspects of their roles can sometimes conflict with the rehabilitation goals, leading to ethical dilemmas.

Question 19

Public opinion surveys show that ______ out of every 10 Americans support voting rights for those offenders who have completed their sentence.

Accepted Answer

Public opinion surveys indicate a significant majority support for restoring voting rights to offenders who have completed their sentences, with 8 out of every 10 Americans in favor. This reflects a strong societal belief in rehabilitation and reintegration into the democratic process.

Question 20

In many institutions,prison officers have engaged in "corruption of authority." This means that the prison officers,for a variety of reasons,have ______.

Accepted Answer

Corruption of authority refers to prison officers abusing their power by refraining from enforcing certain rules and regulations, allowing them to gain favors or benefits from prisoners. It does not necessarily involve taking bribes, disobeying orders from superiors, or becoming members of prison gangs.

Quiz 7: Ethics in Corrections: the Nature of Corrections