Question 1

As you are formulating the application process, you are having a difficult time determining if you want to require a college degree for your correctional officers.What would be one benefit of having educated officers?

Accepted Answer

One benefit of having educated officers is their promotional ability. Correctional officers with college degrees may have a better chance of being promoted to higher positions within the correctional facility. They may also have more opportunities for career advancement outside of the facility.

Question 2

Prisoners that engage in ____________________ often identify little with the values of free society and seek power and influence within prison society.

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The answer of Prisoners that engage in ____________________ often identify...

Question 3

___________________ is the concept of male honor and the sacredness of one's reputation as a man.

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The answer of ___________________ is the concept of male honor...

Question 4

Correctional officers would use a system of _______ and ________ to gain the cooperation of prisoners.

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The answer of Correctional officers would use a system of...

Question 5

Solitary confinement of a prisoner would be considered a _______ of the prisoner resulting from bad behavior.

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The answer of Solitary confinement of a prisoner would be...

Question 6

Prisoners who are ____________________ view their prison term as a brief, inevitable break in their criminal careers.

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The answer of Prisoners who are ____________________ view their prison...

Question 7

The process of assigning an inmate to a category specifying his or her needs for security, education, and treatment is called ____________________.

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The answer of The process of assigning an inmate to...

Question 8

The norms and values of prison inmates are known as the ____________________.

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The answer of The norms and values of prison inmates...

Question 9

A shiv or a _____is a homemade knife made in prison.

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The answer of A shiv or a _____is a homemade...

Question 10

A(n) _____ _____ occurs when officers tolerate minor rule violations in exchange for compliance with major aspects of the custodial regime.

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Question 11

____________________ programs seek to treat the personal defects that created the inmate's criminality.

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Question 12

Good management through effective leadership can maintain the quality of prison life as measured by all of the following levels EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Staffing is not a level used to measure the quality of prison life; it refers to the personnel aspect rather than the conditions experienced by inmates.

Question 13

As an administrator, you realize that the effectiveness of the institution rests on the shoulders of:

Accepted Answer

Correctional officers are the ones who have direct contact with inmates and are responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security within the institution. Their effectiveness in carrying out these tasks is crucial for the overall effectiveness of the institution. While medical staff, assistant wardens, wardens, and shift managers all play important roles in the operation of the institution, their responsibilities do not have as direct an impact on the daily functioning of the facility as correctional officers do.

Question 14

_____ is defined as programs designed to improve the lives of inmates.

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The answer of _____ is defined as programs designed to...

Question 15

The ______ model prevailed before World War II.

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Question 16

_____ is defined as the absence of misconduct that threatens the safety of others.

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The answer of _____ is defined as the absence of...

Question 17

Inmates who are ____________________ try to take advantage of prison programs.

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The answer of Inmates who are ____________________ try to take...

Question 18

Most likely, your staff, statistically, will be of what race?

Accepted Answer

According to US census data, the majority of the US population is Caucasian, and therefore it is statistically likely that a staff will be predominantly Caucasian. It is important to note that diversity in the workplace is beneficial for both the employees and the company, and efforts should be made to promote and maintain a diverse workforce.

Question 19

Prison management is organized along ______ lines.

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The answer of Prison management is organized along ______ lines....

Question 20

Prisoners in the _______ _______ serve longer sentences than do prisoners in other Western nations.

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The answer of Prisoners in the _______ _______ serve longer...

Quiz 11: Incarceration and Prison Society