Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the change in the prison population during the last 30 years?​

Accepted Answer

There has been an increase in both the number of African Americans and Hispanics in the prison population over the last 30 years.

Question 2

What strategy do corrections officers employ to gain voluntary cooperation from prisoners?​

Accepted Answer

Flexible enforcement of rules. This strategy involves corrections officers offering incentives and rewards for good behavior, such as allowing prisoners extra privileges or early release for following rules. This creates a positive environment that encourages cooperation, rather than using brute force or rigid enforcement, which can often lead to resistance and conflict. Withholding food is an unethical and illegal practice, and should never be employed as a strategy for gaining cooperation from prisoners.

Question 3

Which of the following is true concerning the authority of prison officials?​

Accepted Answer

The authority of prison officials is not unlimited, as they are still bound by laws and regulations. They also must follow constitutional protections for inmates. Prison officials do have significant authority, but it is not without limits.

Question 4

Which Western nation has the most prisoners serving long-term sentences?​

Accepted Answer

The United States has the most prisoners serving long-term sentences, with a high incarceration rate and harsh sentencing policies.

Question 5

The set of rules and values that develop within the prison social system and guide prisoners' behavior is called​

Accepted Answer

The term inmate code refers to the set of rules and values that develop within the prison social system and guide prisoners' behavior.

Question 6

The Bureau of Justice Statistics found that most prisoners are​

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the majority of prisoners in the United States are young minority males with less than a high school education.

Question 7

Which of the following is true concerning inmate leadership?​

Accepted Answer

Officials were more successful at using inmate leaders to maintain order in the traditional prison of the big house era. This was largely because the physical layout of the prison facility made it easier for officials to identify and control inmate leaders. In modern prisons, the use of inmate leaders has been less successful due to the decentralized nature of the facilities and the difficulty of identifying and controlling unofficial inmate leaders.

Question 8

The three lines of staff in a prison are

Accepted Answer

The three lines of staff in a prison typically include custody, work, and treatment. These areas cover the essential functions of managing inmates (custody), providing them with work or vocational training (work), and addressing their rehabilitation and health needs (treatment).

Question 9

Often a primary motivation for becoming a corrections officer is​

Accepted Answer

Wanting a secure civil service job is often a primary motivation for becoming a corrections officer. The job of a corrections officer offers good pay, benefits, and job stability, which are attractive to many individuals seeking employment. While some corrections officers may enjoy working with prisoners and helping in the rehabilitation process, the primary motivation for most is job security.

Question 10

Which of the following types of prison staff are the most numerous?

Accepted Answer

Custodial employees, such as correctional officers, make up the bulk of prison staff, as they are responsible for the day-to-day operations and security within the facility. Wardens, investigators, and counselors are also important positions within prisons, but they are typically fewer in number compared to custodial employees.

Question 11

The factors of total power,rewards and punishments,exchange relationships,and inmate leadership​

Accepted Answer

These factors exist in most prisons and make them more challenging to govern than other institutions. Total power can create a tense and unpredictable environment, while rewards and punishments can be a double-edged sword, leading to resentment or compliance. Exchange relationships can breed corruption and favoritism, and inmate leadership can foster a hierarchy that competes with staff authority. All of these factors require careful management to maintain order and safety.

Question 12

Which of the following factors distinguishes the governing of prisons from the administration of other public institutions?

Accepted Answer

The governing of prisons is distinguished by the "defects of power" of authority figures, as they often have limited control over inmates compared to other public institutions, where authority is more absolute.

Question 13

The model of corrections that emphasizes maintaining the offender's ties to the family and community as a method of reform is called the _____ model.

Accepted Answer

The reintegration model of corrections focuses on maintaining the offender's connections to their family and community, with the goal of helping them successfully reintegrate back into society after completing their sentence. This model is rooted in the idea that social support and positive relationships can help prevent recidivism. The custodial model emphasizes punishment and confinement, while the rehabilitation model focuses on individualized treatment programs to address the root causes of criminal behavior. The family model is not a commonly recognized model of corrections.

Question 14

Which of the following is true concerning the history of American correctional institutions?

Accepted Answer

It was common in the South for prisoners to work outside as farm laborers. This was a part of the convict leasing system, which was prevalent in the southern states during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This system involved leasing prisoners to private contractors who would use them for manual labor on farms, mines, and other industries. It was a way for the states to generate revenue and for the contractors to obtain a cheap labor force. This system was eventually abolished due to its abusive nature and the exploitation of prisoners.

Question 15

In the past two decades the number of persons in prison has​

Accepted Answer

According to statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the number of persons in prison has greatly increased in the past two decades.

Question 16

Which of the following is true concerning the rate of AIDS in the prison population and the general U.S.population?​

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the rate of AIDS in the prison population is two to five times higher than in the general U.S. population. This is due to various factors such as unprotected sex, injection drug use, and limited access to healthcare and prevention resources in prisons.

Question 17

Problems faced by the modern prison system in America include which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

The modern prison system in America faces multiple problems, including overcrowding, legal issues, and racial conflicts among inmates. These issues pose significant challenges to the effective functioning of the prison system, and addressing them requires holistic efforts from policymakers, prison officials, and social activists.

Question 18

Which of the following is not true concerning prison managers?​

Accepted Answer

Prison managers are highly dependent on maintenance of satisfactory relationships between clients and staff. This is because maintaining a safe and secure environment in the prison largely depends on the cooperation of the clients, and good relationships with staff can help to cultivate this cooperation. This also helps to reduce the risk of violence and other disruptive behaviors within the prison. Therefore, option D is not true concerning prison managers.

Question 19

According to John DiIulio,what three elements are characteristic of the quality of prisoners' lives in a good prison?​

Accepted Answer

According to John DiIulio, the three elements that are characteristic of the quality of prisoners' lives in a good prison are order, amenities, and services. Discipline, punishment, silence, fun, peace, entertainment, democracy, and free movement are not mentioned as characteristics of a good prison.

Question 20

Which of the following could legally be withheld or granted as rewards to prisoners?​

Accepted Answer

"Good-time" credits, or time off a prison sentence for good behavior, are a legal reward that can be granted to prisoners. However, basic needs such as food, water, and medical care cannot legally be withheld as punishment.

Quiz 15: Incarceration and Prison Society.

Which of the following is true regarding the change in the prison population during the last 30 years?​

What strategy do corrections officers employ to gain voluntary cooperation from prisoners?​

Which of the following is true concerning the authority of prison officials?​

Which Western nation has the most prisoners serving long-term sentences?​

The set of rules and values that develop within the prison social system and guide prisoners' behavior is called​

The Bureau of Justice Statistics found that most prisoners are​

Which of the following is true concerning inmate leadership?​

The three lines of staff in a prison are

Often a primary motivation for becoming a corrections officer is​

Which of the following types of prison staff are the most numerous?

The factors of total power,rewards and punishments,exchange relationships,and inmate leadership​

Which of the following factors distinguishes the governing of prisons from the administration of other public institutions?

The model of corrections that emphasizes maintaining the offender's ties to the family and community as a method of reform is called the _____ model.

Which of the following is true concerning the history of American correctional institutions?

In the past two decades the number of persons in prison has​

Which of the following is true concerning the rate of AIDS in the prison population and the general U.S.population?​

Problems faced by the modern prison system in America include which of the following?​

Which of the following is not true concerning prison managers?​

According to John DiIulio,what three elements are characteristic of the quality of prisoners' lives in a good prison?​

Which of the following could legally be withheld or granted as rewards to prisoners?​

Which of the following is true regarding the change in the prison population during the last 30 years?

What strategy do corrections officers employ to gain voluntary cooperation from prisoners?

Which of the following is true concerning the authority of prison officials?

Which Western nation has the most prisoners serving long-term sentences?

The set of rules and values that develop within the prison social system and guide prisoners' behavior is called

The Bureau of Justice Statistics found that most prisoners are

Which of the following is true concerning inmate leadership?

Often a primary motivation for becoming a corrections officer is

The factors of total power,rewards and punishments,exchange relationships,and inmate leadership

In the past two decades the number of persons in prison has

Which of the following is true concerning the rate of AIDS in the prison population and the general U.S.population?

Problems faced by the modern prison system in America include which of the following?

Which of the following is not true concerning prison managers?

According to John DiIulio,what three elements are characteristic of the quality of prisoners' lives in a good prison?

Which of the following could legally be withheld or granted as rewards to prisoners?