Question 1

In Soledad Prison, Mexicans raised in Texas are called Chicanos.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Recidivism is the process through which criminal activity decreases and reintegration into society increases over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

Recidivism refers to the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend, not the decrease of criminal activity or reintegration into society.

Question 3

After bringing in lawsuits against state corrections systems, female correctional officers were allowed to work in women's prisons.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary requirement of effective substance abuse programs for prisoners?

Accepted Answer

Community aftercare is crucial for effective substance abuse programs as it supports the transition from prison to society, helping prevent relapse and promoting long-term recovery.

Question 5

Harold is in prison for drug abuse. While in prison, he is trained to repair automobiles. This type of training is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

Vocational training is a type of training that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform a specific job or trade. In this case, Harold is being trained to repair automobiles, which is a vocational skill.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of prison rape?

Accepted Answer

Prison rape is often used as a means of exerting power and control, and some inmates may accept it in exchange for protection from other inmates, rather than it being primarily about sexual desire.

Question 7

Collective violence in prison is:

Accepted Answer

Collective violence in prison often occurs as a reaction to perceived injustices or additional restrictions imposed on inmates, leading to tensions and unrest.

Question 8

According to sociologist John Irwin, which of the following is a pattern of inmate behavior?

Accepted Answer

Professional criminals adapt to prison by "doing time," which means they serve their sentence with minimal trouble and focus on getting through their time without engaging deeply in prison culture.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of prison programs?

Accepted Answer

Prison programs are designed to help inmates rehabilitate and improve their health and skills. These programs can include educational courses, job training, therapy, and substance abuse treatment. The goal is to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society upon release. While some programs may be more common in federal prisons, they are also offered in state and local facilities.

Question 10

When a mother is incarcerated, her children are most likely to live with their father.

Accepted Answer

When a mother is incarcerated, her children are most likely to live with their grandparents or other relatives, rather than their father.

Question 11

Prison programs give inmates a better chance of reintegration into society after release.

Accepted Answer

Prison programs such as education, vocational training, and therapy can provide inmates with skills and resources to successfully re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Question 12

The Hispanic population at a prison in America has resorted to extreme violence against the White American inmates as well as the prison authorities. They have resorted to violence as the prison authorities often discriminate against them and deprive them of basic amenities. The situation at the prison is beyond the control of the authorities. This situation best exemplifies a:

Accepted Answer

A riot is a violent disturbance by a group of people, often in response to grievances or perceived injustices, which fits the described situation of extreme violence due to discrimination and deprivation.

Question 13

According to Psychologists Edward Zamble and Vernon Quinsey, the relapse process is the phenomenon of the decreasing rearrest rates in a community.

Accepted Answer

The relapse process, as studied by Zamble and Quinsey, refers to the sequence of events and behaviors that lead to a return to criminal activity, not a decrease in rearrest rates.

Question 14

Work detail supervisors process the paperwork when an inmate is transferred from another institution.

Accepted Answer

Work detail supervisors typically oversee inmates' work assignments and performance, not the administrative process of inmate transfers, which is usually handled by administrative staff or case managers within the institution.

Question 15

Reintegration is the socialization process through which a new inmate learns the accepted norms and values of the prison culture.

Accepted Answer

Reintegration refers to the process of helping former inmates adjust back into society after release, not the socialization process within prison.

Question 16

Homosexuality in women's prisons often manifests itself through the formation of the monogamous couple.

Accepted Answer

In women's prisons, relationships often form as a means of emotional support and companionship, and these can resemble monogamous couples.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of inmates?

Accepted Answer

Inmates often create an economy based on barter to trade goods and services within the prison environment.

Question 18

According to Humboldt State University's Lee H. Bowker, the reason for violent behavior in prisons is that it:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Humboldt State University's Lee H....

Question 19

Unlike bank tellers, prisoners cannot:

Accepted Answer

Bank tellers have the ability to interact with customers and members of the outside community, but prisoners are confined to the institution and are not able to have meaningful interactions with those outside of it.

Question 20

In its Wilson decision, the Supreme Court created the "identifiable human needs" standard for determining Eighth Amendment violations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In its Wilson decision, the Supreme Court...

Quiz 12: The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry