Question 1

Current scholars in corrections use the term hack to refer to ______.

Accepted Answer

The term "hack" is used to refer to guards who rule a prison by brute force, highlighting a negative connotation associated with their approach to maintaining order and control within the facility.

Question 2

The human service role of corrections workers is exemplified by which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for offenders is a direct example of the human service role of corrections workers, as it involves supporting and promoting the well-being and rights of the individuals within the correctional system.

Question 3

The subcultural values of corrections ______.

Accepted Answer

The subcultural values of corrections often include an us-versus-them mentality, distinguishing staff from inmates and fostering a sense of solidarity among staff.

Question 4

______ consists of the norms, values, beliefs, history, traditions, and language held and practiced by an organization.

Accepted Answer

Culture encompasses the norms, values, beliefs, history, traditions, and language that are practiced within an organization, defining its social and psychological environment.

Question 5

______ can be defined as the norms, values, beliefs, history, traditions, and language held and practiced by a group of people?

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ can be defined as the norms,...

Question 6

Sykes (1958) notes that staff need inmates to comply with orders, as it would be difficult, if not impossible, to force them to do what they otherwise wouldn't, which is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Sykes (1958) discusses the concept of "the defects of total power" in the context of prison management, highlighting the limitations of authority figures in enforcing compliance without some level of cooperation from inmates.

Question 7

Issues such as working late-night shifts and weekends all the time can wreak havoc on personal lives and create ______.

Accepted Answer

Working late-night shifts and weekends frequently can lead to increased stress due to the imbalance it creates between work and personal life.

Question 8

______ involves right or wrong behavior on the job.

Accepted Answer

Ethics involves determining right or wrong behavior in various situations, including on the job. It encompasses moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Question 9

What is more likely to occur in environments where administrators do not supervise staff closely enough and inmates have little or no ability to contact the outside?

Accepted Answer

In environments where there is little supervision and inmates cannot contact the outside, there is a higher risk of abuse of power by staff due to lack of accountability and oversight.

Question 10

In her study of staff members supervising a cottage of boys in a juvenile training facility, what did Inderbitzin (2006) find regarding the different role correctional officers take when supervising children?

Accepted Answer

Inderbitzin (2006) found that staff members supervising a cottage of boys in a juvenile training facility take on multiple roles such as guardians, keepers, counselors, and role models for their adolescent inmates, indicating a multifaceted approach to juvenile supervision.

Question 11

Within the last century, the public has come to consider corrections work a profession.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Within the last century, the public has...

Question 12

Dahl (1961) defined discretion as being able to "get people to do what they otherwise wouldn't."

Accepted Answer

Dahl (1961) defined power, not discretion, as "the ability of A to get B to do what B would not otherwise do."

Question 13

The general public tends not to view corrections work as a profession.

Accepted Answer

Corrections work, which includes roles such as prison guards and probation officers, is often not seen by the general public as a profession in the same regard as jobs in fields like healthcare or law, due in part to stereotypes and a lack of understanding about the complexity and importance of the work.

Question 14

A profession is typified by five things, one of which is pay and benefits that are commensurate to the work.

Accepted Answer

One of the characteristics of a profession is that it offers pay and benefits that are commensurate with the work, reflecting the value of the skills and responsibilities involved.

Question 15

Community corrections is arguably the most professionalized sector of American corrections.

Accepted Answer

Community corrections is a relatively new field in corrections, and it has been heavily influenced by the professionalization of other fields, such as social work and counseling. As a result, community corrections professionals are generally well-educated and trained, and they are committed to providing high-quality services to their clients.

Question 16

Probation officers tend to earn more money than corrections officers.

Accepted Answer

Probation officers generally earn more than corrections officers due to their requirement for higher education, specialized training, and the responsibilities they hold in supervising offenders in the community, compared to corrections officers who oversee individuals in detention facilities.

Question 17

Police officers and corrections officers are paid about the same wage.

Accepted Answer

Police officers and corrections officers typically have different pay scales, with police officers often earning higher wages due to the nature of their work, responsibilities, and the risks involved. Pay can vary widely by location, experience, and specific duties.

Question 18

When corrections work does require a college degree, it is generally a specific degree in criminal justice or criminology.

Accepted Answer

Corrections work may require a college degree, but not always a specific degree in criminal justice or criminology. Many agencies accept degrees in various fields, depending on the position and its requirements.

Question 19

When a college degree is required for a job in corrections, it is rarely specifically a criminal justice degree.

Accepted Answer

Many corrections jobs require a college degree, but it is often in a related field such as psychology, sociology, or social work, rather than specifically in criminal justice.

Question 20

All jails, prisons, and even juvenile institutions require applicants to have a college degree.

Accepted Answer

Many positions within jails, prisons, and juvenile institutions do not require a college degree and may only require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with specific training and certifications.

Quiz 9: The Corrections Experience for Staff