Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The state has the sole right to use coercive power, according to Weber (1964).

Question 2

Public opinion surveys now show that 8 in 10 Americans support:

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, 8 out of 10 Americans support voting rights for those who have completed their sentence. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 3

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

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Question 4

The most common occasion for unprovoked violence in prison was out in the recreation yard during movements.

Accepted Answer

Most unprovoked violence in prison occurs within the housing units, not in the recreation yard, as conflicts and tensions often build up in these close quarters where inmates spend the majority of their time.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

This is true according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. From 2000 to 2019, the rate of incarceration for females increased by 25%, while the rate for males increased by 3%.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Maine and Vermont are the only states that allow inmates to vote while incarcerated for a felony. All other states, including Alaska, California, Idaho, and Michigan, prohibit it.

Question 7

Prison authorities successfully exercise almost complete control at most prisons.

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Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

The role described aligns with "Custody," which involves maintaining order, control, and enforcing rules within a prison setting.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Expert power is built on the perception of expertise and knowledge, but if prisoners do not acknowledge the competence of the prison officers, then their expert power may be undermined.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Recruits who were unable to adapt to prison values and complete the process of socialization were subject to ostracism, which means they were excluded from the prison social group and could face harassment, violence, or other forms of mistreatment.

Question 12

The task of the state is to protect institutions.

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Guards often have to ignore minor rule violations to maintain order and compliance with more important rules, as formal controls may not always be effective in managing all aspects of prison life.

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 (CCA).

Question 15

Prison guards 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 guards and officials face ethical dilemmas due to their dual roles in enforcing discipline and promoting rehabilitation, which can sometimes be conflicting objectives.

Question 16

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

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Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

This is generally true in many prisons, where older inmates and authority figures have less control and power than younger inmates and gangs.

Question 18

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

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Question 19

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.

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Question 20

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.

Quiz 7: Ethics in Corrections: the Nature of Corrections the Prison Explosion

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