Question 1

The rules make decisions for inmates, meaning that inmates lose the ability to decide such things as when and where to eat, what to read, what to wear, when to exercise, and so on.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes a loss of personal freedom to make choices, which directly corresponds to a deprivation of autonomy. Autonomy refers to the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision, which is what inmates lose according to the description.

Question 2

An inmate's contacts with the outside world are also limited, as mail is inspected, telephone calls are monitored, visits are subject to numerous regulations, and the internet is not available.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A concern is that heavily _______________ inmates may come to reject positive social norms and then be at greater risk for reoffending.

Accepted Answer

Prisonization refers to the process by which inmates become accustomed to the norms and values of prison life, which can lead them to reject positive social norms and increase their risk of reoffending.

Question 4

Finckenauer and Gavin describe a cycle they call the panacea phenomenon. The first step is:

Accepted Answer

The panacea phenomenon begins with the proposal of an intervention that is touted as the latest and greatest plan, often accompanied by unrealistic expectations about its effectiveness.

Question 5

Finckenauer and Gavin describe a cycle they call the panacea phenomenon. The second step is:

Accepted Answer

The second step in the panacea phenomenon is when the intervention is implemented but fails to meet the unrealistic goals set for it.

Question 6

Finckenauer and Gavin describe a cycle they call the panacea phenomenon. The third step is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Finckenauer and Gavin describe a cycle they call the panacea phenomenon. The fourth step is:

Accepted Answer

The fourth step in the panacea phenomenon is when policymakers return to the drawing board to develop a new intervention, indicating the cycle's repetition.

Question 8

In this system, inmates accumulated marks or points for positive behaviors and, upon collecting a sufficient number of marks, could receive special privileges and eventual release. The system's goal was to make inmates accountable for their own reformation.

Accepted Answer

The Mark system is the correct answer because it is a penal system where inmates earn marks or points for good behavior, which can lead to privileges and eventual release, emphasizing self-reform through positive reinforcement.

Question 9

A judge sentences an offender to five years in prison, but then suspends the prison sentence and allows the offender to serve his time on ______________.

Accepted Answer

When a judge suspends a prison sentence and allows the offender to serve his time outside of prison, it is typically referred to as probation. This is a period during which the offender is under supervision and must adhere to certain conditions rather than serving time in prison.

Question 10

Parole and early release were viewed as problematic and mandatory sentences were imposed as a new solution. Mandatory sentences have now come to be viewed as problematic, due to the essential tension of finance. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The panacea phenomenon refers to the cycle of adopting new correctional methods or reforms as cure-alls for issues within the criminal justice system, only to later find these solutions problematic as well, often due to unforeseen consequences or challenges, such as financial strains in this context.

Question 11

This has been used to encourage inmate rehabilitation and to provide early release for inmates who have demonstrated that they are in fact rehabilitated.

Accepted Answer

Parole is a system used to release inmates from prison before the end of their sentence based on their behavior and rehabilitation progress, allowing them to serve the remainder of their time under supervision in the community.

Question 12

A highly structured form of community supervision that requires close monitoring of the offender's activities.

Accepted Answer

Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP) is designed to be a highly structured form of community supervision that involves close monitoring of the offender's activities, often including frequent meetings with a probation officer, strict curfews, and sometimes electronic monitoring, making it the correct choice for the given description.

Question 13

The type of correctional institution which is a short-term facility, usually operated by a county sheriff is known as:

Accepted Answer

Jails are short-term facilities typically operated by local law enforcement agencies such as county sheriffs, designed to hold inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences.

Question 14

The type of correctional institution which is a long-term facility, operated by the state or federal government is known as:

Accepted Answer

Prisons are long-term facilities operated by state or federal governments for individuals convicted of serious crimes. Jails are short-term facilities operated by local governments. Stocks were historical punishment devices, and the solitary system refers to a method of incarceration, not a type of facility.

Question 15

In the colonial era of the American republic, correctional institutions were not widely used for punishment and jails were used for the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

In the colonial era, jails were primarily used to detain individuals awaiting trial or punishment, as well as to hold those who were unable to pay their debts. They were not typically used as a form of punishment in themselves.

Question 16

Eastern State Penitentiary is an example of a solitary system. The aspects that made it a solitary system included:

Accepted Answer

Eastern State Penitentiary, designed as a solitary system, aimed for inmates to reflect on their crimes in solitude, with practices including complete isolation (A), confinement to their cells (B), and encouragement to engage in penitence, notably through Bible reading (C).

Question 17

Which of the following are true characteristics of the Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York?

Accepted Answer

The Auburn State Prison introduced the congregate system, where inmates worked together during the day in silence and were isolated at night, making it a less expensive alternative to the purely solitary systems of the time. This approach also aimed to generate revenue through inmate labor in prison factories, while avoiding complete isolation of inmates from one another.

Question 18

Which of the following are some characteristics of the farm systems?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are characteristics of farm systems, where inmates lived in communal settings, were largely responsible for the operation of the farms, and in some cases, certain inmates were selected and armed to oversee others.

Question 19

Over time, which of the following systems was most adopted by the states, although without requirements for strict silence and for housing one inmate per cell?

Accepted Answer

The Congregate System, unlike the Solitary System, allowed inmates to work together during the day but required them to be housed separately at night. This system was widely adopted by many states due to its practicality and the balance it offered between isolation and communal work, without the strict silence and single-cell requirements of the Solitary System.

Question 20

Which of the following are typical of a contemporary prison?

Accepted Answer

Contemporary prisons often offer opportunities for work, education, and various programs aimed at rehabilitation and preparing inmates for eventual reintegration into society. Choices A and C are not typical characteristics of modern prisons.

Quiz 13: Core Concepts of US Correctional Theory and Practice