Question 1

Which of the following is not a theme that was covered?&#10;A) theory has consequences&#10;B) ignoring the evidence has consequences&#10;C) rehabilitating offenders has consequences&#10;D) social context has consequences

Accepted Answer

The themes listed except for "rehabilitating offenders has consequences" are commonly discussed in various contexts, including social sciences, policy analysis, and academic discussions. The theme "rehabilitating offenders has consequences" is not mentioned as a theme that was covered, implying it does not fit with the general context of consequences related to theory, evidence, and social context.

Question 2

Evidence for the specific deterrence theory indicates:&#10;A) it is mostly supported&#10;B) it is not supported&#10;C) it is more supported than general deterrence&#10;D) it has not been researched enough to be evaluated

Accepted Answer

Studies conducted on specific deterrence theory have shown mixed results and there is no conclusive evidence to support its effectiveness.

Question 3

While prisons work somewhat to help control crime, they are too_______:&#10;A) luxurious&#10;B) accessible&#10;C) easy&#10;D) costly

Accepted Answer

Prisons are often criticized for being too costly, with the expenses of housing, feeding, and providing medical care for inmates adding up to billions of dollars annually in many countries.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not a reason listed as a defense for rehabilitation?&#10;A) rehabilitation is the only framework that has any empirical support&#10;B) rehabilitation has virtually all the benefits of punishment-oriented theories of corrections&#10;C) it would be un-American not to rehabilitate offenders&#10;D) rehabilitation makes us safer

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

One criticism of elected officials is that they lock up 2.2 million people and then:&#10;A) throw away the key&#10;B) give them premium treatment and services that law-abiding citizens will never receive&#10;C) house, clothe, and feed them once they are released&#10;D) take no responsibility for making them less criminal

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that one criticism of elected officials is that they do not take responsibility for making the incarcerated individuals less criminal. This implies that simply locking them up without any effort to reform them and reduce recidivism is inadequate.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding serious, chronic offenders is generally true?&#10;A) they are disproportionately exposed to and accumulate risk factors&#10;B) they were raised in a home where the parents were not divorced&#10;C) they can never be rehabilitated&#10;D) they were good kids who never got into trouble

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that serious, chronic offenders are disproportionately exposed to and accumulate risk factors such as poverty, lack of adequate parental supervision, and exposure to violence. This can make it more difficult for them to succeed and avoid criminal behavior. Choice B and D are not supported by research and choice C is too extreme as there are instances where chronic offenders have been successfully rehabilitated.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not a change that has occurred in corrections?&#10;A) the mass incarceration era is over&#10;B) there is now a correctional theory of social welfare&#10;C) politicians can only pass correctional legislation if it has evidence supporting its effectiveness&#10;D) the correctional theory of meanness has been replaced

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate. Politicians can still pass correctional legislation without evidence supporting its effectiveness, although there is a growing emphasis on evidence-based practices in the field. A, B, and D are all accurate changes that have occurred in corrections.

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the six lessons discussed?&#10;A) reentry matters&#10;B) reaffirm rehabilitation&#10;C) save the children&#10;D) punishment works well

Accepted Answer

The six lessons discussed in the given text are reentry matters, reaffirm rehabilitation, save the children, punishment is costly, punishment can be counterproductive, and punishment can have unintended consequences. Therefore, option D is not one of the six lessons discussed.

Question 9

There has been a shift in correctional policy and practices where officials:&#10;A) advocate the use of mass incarceration&#10;B) advocate empathy and understanding for offenders&#10;C) advocate negative reinforcement with inmates&#10;D) advocate more medieval torture practices for offenders

Accepted Answer

There has been a shift towards advocating empathy and understanding for offenders in correctional policy and practices. This is evident in the implementation of programs aimed at rehabilitation and reintegration, as well as restorative justice practices. The idea is to address the root causes of criminal behavior and provide offenders with the tools and resources they need to become law-abiding citizens upon their release. The use of mass incarceration and medieval torture practices is no longer seen as effective or humane, and negative reinforcement is also being phased out in favor of more positive approaches.

Question 10

Similar to the Cincinnati Congress of 1870, we have the opportunity to choose a future of corrections that emphasizes:&#10;A) the punishment of offenders&#10;B) the use of intensive monitoring of criminals&#10;C) the reformation of criminals&#10;D) the new legal reform that advocates for harsher sentences

Accepted Answer

The emphasis on reformation of criminals has been shown to lead to lower rates of recidivism and a more just and humane criminal justice system overall. Punishment and harsher sentences may temporarily deter crime, but it does not address the root causes and may lead to further harm to both individuals and society. Intensive monitoring may also have its benefits, but it can also reinforce the surveillance and control of individuals, particularly those who are already marginalized.

Question 11

Describe the three themes or organizing ideas of corrections. How are they related to correctional policy today?

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Question 12

What are the six lessons outlined for the best course for corrections?

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Question 13

Out of the six lessons discussed, which one do you think is most important for corrections in the future? Justify your choice.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 10: Six Correctional Lessons: Choosing Our Future