Question 1

Which level of prisons is relatively rare and extremely controversial due to its overly harsh methods of punishing and controlling the most dangerous prisoners?

Accepted Answer

Supermax prisons are designed to house the most dangerous criminals and are known for their harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and limited human interaction, making them controversial.

Question 2

Inmates who compile extensive misconduct records are usually housed, along with violent and repeat offenders, in a ____.

Accepted Answer

Maximum-security prisons are designed to house the most dangerous and high-risk inmates, including those with extensive misconduct records, violent offenders, and repeat offenders.

Question 3

The held that institutions should offer a variety of programs and therapies to cure inmates of their "ills," whatever their root causes.

Accepted Answer

The medical model views inmates as having "ills" that can be cured through programs and therapies.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of the supermax prison?

Accepted Answer

Supermax prisons are designed to house the most dangerous and disruptive inmates under strict control, with limited movement and interaction to ensure security and order.

Question 5

Which level of prisons is considered a correctional institution designed and organized to control and discipline dangerous felons, as well as prevent escape, with intense supervision, cement walls, and electronic, barbed wire fences?

Accepted Answer

Maximum-security prisons are designed to control and discipline dangerous felons with intense supervision and security measures such as cement walls and electronic, barbed wire fences to prevent escape.

Question 6

At , good behavior was rewarded by early release, and misbehavior was punished with extended time under a three-grade system of classification.

Accepted Answer

Elmira Reformatory implemented a three-grade system of classification where good behavior could lead to early release, and misbehavior could result in extended time.

Question 7

Which prison design is composed of a "wagon­wheel"­like structure that was created with the dual goals of separation and control?

Accepted Answer

The radial design, also known as the "wagon-wheel" design, features a central hub with spokes radiating outward, allowing for separation and control of inmates.

Question 8

Custodial employees in prisons, those who deal directly with inmates, .

Accepted Answer

Custodial employees, who are responsible for the direct supervision and management of inmates, typically make up more than half of a prison's staff, as they are essential for maintaining order and security within the facility.

Question 9

If Pennsylvania's prisons were designed to transform wrongdoers into honest citizens, those in New York focused on:

Accepted Answer

New York's prison system, particularly the Auburn system, emphasized strict discipline and obedience, with a focus on labor and regimented routines.

Question 10

The main difference between police agencies and correctional facilities is that correctional facilities sometimes lack:

Accepted Answer

Police agencies have a clear and consistent purpose of maintaining law and order, whereas correctional facilities often have varied purposes, such as rehabilitation, punishment, and deterrence. This can lead to a lack of continuity in their operations and goals. While police agencies often have a chain of command, bureaucracy, and a military structure, these characteristics are not necessarily absent in correctional facilities.

Question 11

The Quakers' ideals were:

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The_____ is ultimately responsible for the operation of the prison.

Accepted Answer

The warden is the individual who is ultimately responsible for the overall operation and management of a prison.

Question 13

In what state was the first penitentiary opened?

Accepted Answer

The first penitentiary in the United States, the Eastern State Penitentiary, was opened in Pennsylvania in 1829.

Question 14

An essay by provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing to lower recidivism rates.

Accepted Answer

Robert Martinson is known for his work on the "nothing works" doctrine, which argued that rehabilitation efforts in the criminal justice system were largely ineffective in reducing recidivism rates.

Question 15

Who is responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The_____ prison is defined as a correctional facility reserved for those inmates who have extensive records of misconduct in maximum-security prisons; it is characterized by extremely strict control and supervision over the inmates, including extensive use of solitary confinement.

Accepted Answer

A supermax prison is designed for inmates with extensive records of misconduct, featuring strict control and solitary confinement.

Question 17

Eventually, the penitentiary at Walnut Street succumbed to the same problems that continue to plague institutions of confinement. What were these problems?

Accepted Answer

The penitentiary at Walnut Street faced issues of excessive costs and overcrowding, which are common problems in many institutions of confinement.

Question 18

What type of prison design is typical for minimum-security prisons?

Accepted Answer

Minimum-security prisons often use a campus style design, which features open spaces and buildings spread out over a large area, allowing for more freedom of movement for inmates.

Question 19

The management structures of both police agencies and correctional facilities are similar in that both have:

Accepted Answer

Both police agencies and correctional facilities typically have a chain of command, which is a hierarchical structure where authority is clearly defined and flows from the top down.

Question 20

Which is an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from one another so that they would have an environment in which to reflect on their wrongdoing, and ponder their reformation?

Accepted Answer

The penitentiary was designed to isolate inmates from society and each other to encourage reflection and reformation.

Quiz 11: Prisons and Jails

Which level of prisons is relatively rare and extremely controversial due to its overly harsh methods of punishing and controlling the most dangerous prisoners?

Inmates who compile extensive misconduct records are usually housed, along with violent and repeat offenders, in a ____.

The held that institutions should offer a variety of programs and therapies to cure inmates of their "ills," whatever their root causes.

What is the main purpose of the supermax prison?

Which level of prisons is considered a correctional institution designed and organized to control and discipline dangerous felons, as well as prevent escape, with intense supervision, cement walls, and electronic, barbed wire fences?

At , good behavior was rewarded by early release, and misbehavior was punished with extended time under a three-grade system of classification.

Which prison design is composed of a "wagonwheel"like structure that was created with the dual goals of separation and control?

Custodial employees in prisons, those who deal directly with inmates, .

If Pennsylvania's prisons were designed to transform wrongdoers into honest citizens, those in New York focused on:

The main difference between police agencies and correctional facilities is that correctional facilities sometimes lack:

The Quakers' ideals were:

The_____ is ultimately responsible for the operation of the prison.

In what state was the first penitentiary opened?

An essay by provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing to lower recidivism rates.

Who is responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems?

The_____ prison is defined as a correctional facility reserved for those inmates who have extensive records of misconduct in maximum-security prisons; it is characterized by extremely strict control and supervision over the inmates, including extensive use of solitary confinement.

Eventually, the penitentiary at Walnut Street succumbed to the same problems that continue to plague institutions of confinement. What were these problems?

What type of prison design is typical for minimum-security prisons?

The management structures of both police agencies and correctional facilities are similar in that both have:

Which is an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from one another so that they would have an environment in which to reflect on their wrongdoing, and ponder their reformation?

Quiz 11: Prisons and Jails

Which level of prisons is relatively rare and extremely controversial due to its overly harsh methods of punishing and controlling the most dangerous prisoners?

Inmates who compile extensive misconduct records are usually housed, along with violent and repeat offenders, in a ____.

The held that institutions should offer a variety of programs and therapies to cure inmates of their "ills," whatever their root causes.

What is the main purpose of the supermax prison?

Which level of prisons is considered a correctional institution designed and organized to control and discipline dangerous felons, as well as prevent escape, with intense supervision, cement walls, and electronic, barbed wire fences?

At , good behavior was rewarded by early release, and misbehavior was punished with extended time under a three-grade system of classification.

Which prison design is composed of a "wagon­wheel"­like structure that was created with the dual goals of separation and control?

Custodial employees in prisons, those who deal directly with inmates, .

If Pennsylvania's prisons were designed to transform wrongdoers into honest citizens, those in New York focused on:

The main difference between police agencies and correctional facilities is that correctional facilities sometimes lack:

The Quakers' ideals were:

The_____ is ultimately responsible for the operation of the prison.

In what state was the first penitentiary opened?

An essay by provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing to lower recidivism rates.

Who is responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems?

The_____ prison is defined as a correctional facility reserved for those inmates who have extensive records of misconduct in maximum-security prisons; it is characterized by extremely strict control and supervision over the inmates, including extensive use of solitary confinement.

Eventually, the penitentiary at Walnut Street succumbed to the same problems that continue to plague institutions of confinement. What were these problems?

What type of prison design is typical for minimum-security prisons?

The management structures of both police agencies and correctional facilities are similar in that both have:

Which is an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from one another so that they would have an environment in which to reflect on their wrongdoing, and ponder their reformation?

Which prison design is composed of a "wagonwheel"like structure that was created with the dual goals of separation and control?