Question 1

Rehabilitation enjoyed the most popularity during which period?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation gained significant popularity during the mid-1900s, particularly in the context of criminal justice and corrections, as part of a broader movement towards reform and the belief in the possibility of rehabilitating offenders.

Question 2

According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (2010), ______ of inmates have received professional substance abuse treatment since their admission.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (2010), a small minority of inmates have received professional substance abuse treatment since their admission, highlighting a significant gap in addressing substance abuse issues within the prison population.

Question 3

The purpose of rehabilitation is to ______.

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation aims to help individuals return to a constructive or healthy lifestyle, often by addressing underlying issues that contribute to criminal behavior.

Question 4

The central message of the seminal article, "What Works? Questions and Answers About Prison Reform," was misinterpreted as ______ works.

Accepted Answer

The central message of the article was misinterpreted as suggesting that "nothing works" in terms of prison reform, which was a distortion of the original findings and conclusions.

Question 5

Which of the following was one of the weaknesses of correctional programs as identified by Martinson (1974)?

Accepted Answer

Martinson's (1974) review highlighted several issues with correctional programs, one of which was that staff often were not adequately trained to deliver the programs effectively. This lack of training was seen as a significant weakness that could undermine the success of rehabilitation efforts.

Question 6

Which statement accurately compares Lipsey and Cullen's findings about correctional treatment programs with those of Martinson?

Accepted Answer

Lipsey and Cullen's meta-analyses showed that correctional treatment programs can be moderately effective, contrasting with Martinson's earlier conclusion that "nothing works" in correctional treatment.

Question 7

You run a program at your prison that has been successful in reducing recidivism. What is a reason that this program has likely been successful?

Accepted Answer

Programs that assess offenders' risks and needs are more likely to be successful in reducing recidivism because they can tailor interventions to address the specific factors that contribute to each offender's criminal behavior.

Question 8

Implementing ______ aims to reduce recidivism, corrections must implement practices that show effectiveness through empirical assessment.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practices are methods that have been empirically shown to be effective, making them crucial for reducing recidivism in corrections.

Question 9

Assessing offenders' actuarial ______ is important for implementing the principles of best practice.

Accepted Answer

Actuarial risks and needs assessment is crucial in criminal justice to determine the likelihood of reoffending and identify specific areas that need intervention, aligning with best practice principles for offender management.

Question 10

In psychosocial assessments, the responsivity principle means that ______.

Accepted Answer

The responsivity principle in psychosocial assessments emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the individual's learning style, motivation, abilities, and strengths to enhance the effectiveness of treatment. This principle is part of the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, which guides the rehabilitation of offenders.

Question 11

The needs principle refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

The needs principle is a component of the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, which suggests that effective correctional interventions should target the criminogenic needs of offenders—those characteristics, traits, problems, or issues of an individual that directly relate to the individual's likelihood to re-offend and commit more crimes.

Question 12

Which statement accurately compares static risk factors with dynamic risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Static risk factors are characteristics that do not change over time, such as past criminal history or age at first arrest. Dynamic risk factors, on the other hand, are characteristics that can change over time, such as current substance abuse or employment status.

Question 13

A new inmate has been found to be at a high-risk of reoffending. This inmate most likely ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new inmate has been found to...

Question 14

Which of these is an example of a dynamic risk factor?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is an example of...

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a static risk factor?

Accepted Answer

Static risk factors are those that cannot be changed. Age is an example of a static risk factor because it is a characteristic that cannot be altered.

Question 16

Which statement is true of cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is characterized by its structured, goal-oriented approach to solving problems. It focuses on changing patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and thereby changing the way they feel. It does not primarily use medication, require a long period to become effective, or focus mainly on vocational training and group therapy.

Question 17

Which of these treatments is the most scientific?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a scientifically validated treatment that is based on evidence and research, focusing on changing thought patterns to influence behavior and emotions.

Question 18

A juvenile offender who has been in and out of the juvenile justice system for her teen years complains to her therapist that life is not fair, and she often blames others for her bad decisions. What type of program or treatment would be beneficial for this offender?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is beneficial for individuals who tend to blame others for their problems, as it focuses on changing patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and therefore can help them change the way they perceive and react to situations.

Question 19

______ is both the most popular and most deadly substance in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is the most popular substance in the United States and is associated with a high number of deaths due to its widespread use and related health issues.

Question 20

______ of homicides involve a drunken offender and/or victim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ of homicides involve a drunken offender...

Quiz 14: Correctional Programming and Treatment