Question 1

Sherman and Berk claim that arrests in domestic violence calls have no impact on recidivism, suggesting no specific deterrent effect.

Accepted Answer

Sherman and Berk's study actually found that arrests in domestic violence cases do have an impact on recidivism, suggesting a specific deterrent effect. Their research indicated that arrested individuals were less likely to reoffend compared to those who were not arrested.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of electronic monitoring of offenders?

Accepted Answer

Electronic monitoring primarily aims to enhance supervision, serve as an alternative to institutional sentencing, and alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities. It does not inherently generate funds for probation; instead, it incurs costs related to equipment and monitoring services.

Question 3

A passive EM system means that the offender does not know he or she is being monitored.

Accepted Answer

A passive EM (Electronic Monitoring) system does not imply the offender is unaware of being monitored; it typically means the system does not require active participation from the offender, such as checking in. The offender is usually aware they are being monitored.

Question 4

Another name for an active electronic monitoring system is:

Accepted Answer

Continuous signaling system is another name for an active electronic monitoring system.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a concern or criticism of EM?

Accepted Answer

Many offenders spend a long time in the system is not a concern or criticism of EM.

Question 6

Analyzing specific deterrence looking at length of imprisonment on parole outcome shows:

Accepted Answer

Research on the impact of imprisonment length on parole outcomes has shown varied results, including inconsistent recidivism rates, higher recidivism among those with longer sentences, and lower recidivism rates for certain groups, indicating that the relationship between sentence length and recidivism is complex and not uniform across all individuals.

Question 7

Which of the following items is NOT included in Greenwood's selective incapacitation scale?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following items is NOT...

Question 8

Incapacitation seeks to prevent the offender from further deviant actions through the imposition of punishments that will negate any pleasure or advantage gained by participation in criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

Incapacitation aims to prevent future crimes by removing the offender's ability to commit them, often through imprisonment, rather than focusing on negating pleasure or advantage.

Question 9

The most notable study of the specific deterrent effect of arrest in relation to domestic violence is the:

Accepted Answer

The Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment is the most notable study of the specific deterrent effect of arrest in relation to domestic violence. Conducted in the early 1980s, it found that arrest could deter future incidents of domestic violence.

Question 10

Collective incapacitation refers to the imposition of sentences upon everyone exhibiting the same behavior with no concern for the potential of the individual.

Accepted Answer

Collective incapacitation involves imposing the same sentence on all individuals who engage in a particular behavior, without considering their individual circumstances, potential for rehabilitation, or the specific details of their cases.

Question 11

GPS technology does not need a home monitoring device or the use of any telephone lines.

Accepted Answer

GPS technology operates through a network of satellites orbiting the Earth, allowing devices to determine their location without the need for home monitoring devices or telephone lines.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a key assumption in incapacitation claims?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are key assumptions in incapacitation claims, making option E the correct choice as it states that all are key assumptions.

Question 13

The two types of incapacitation are:

Accepted Answer

Selective incapacitation targets specific individuals who are considered particularly dangerous or high-risk, while collective incapacitation applies to broader groups without regard to individual differences.

Question 14

Electronic monitoring devices were first used in 1983 on a small group of offenders in New York.

Accepted Answer

Electronic monitoring devices were first used in 1964 in a small project in Cambridge, Massachusetts, not in 1983 in New York.

Question 15

Problems with the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment included all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Problems with the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment...

Question 16

Studies of the specific deterrent effects of imprisonment generally show:

Accepted Answer

Studies generally show that imprisonment has high levels of recidivism, indicating that it is not very effective as a specific deterrent.

Question 17

Cohen estimates that small reductions in crime require only minimal increases in the percent of people sentenced to prison.

Accepted Answer

Cohen's research suggests that achieving significant reductions in crime often requires substantial increases in the percentage of people sentenced to prison, indicating a nonlinear relationship between sentencing rates and crime reduction.

Question 18

Greenwood suggests it is possible to reduce robbery by 15 percent while lowering the California prison population by 5 percent.

Accepted Answer

Greenwood's research indicates that targeted interventions and policies can indeed lead to a reduction in crime rates such as robbery by 15 percent, while also achieving a decrease in the prison population by 5 percent, by focusing on more effective and efficient criminal justice strategies.

Quiz 15: Specific Deterrence and Incapacitation