Question 1

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 and responsibility are clearly defined and flow from the top down.

Question 2

The Quakers ' ideals that were integrated intoearly Pennsylvania prison consisted of: ​

Accepted Answer

The Quakers' ideals integrated into early Pennsylvania prisons emphasized humanity and rehabilitation, focusing on reforming the individual rather than just punishing them.

Question 3

Early Pennsylvania ' s prisons were designed totransform wrongdoers intohonest citizens, while prisons in New York focused on: ​

Accepted Answer

Prisons in New York were focused on instilling obedience in their inmates, contrasting with the transformative goals of early Pennsylvania prisons.

Question 4

Which level of prison is defined as a "correctional institution designed toallow inmates, most of whom pose low security risks, a great deal of freedom of movement and contact with the outside world"? ​

Accepted Answer

Minimum-security prisons are designed to house inmates who pose low security risks. These facilities allow for more freedom of movement and greater contact with the outside world compared to higher security level prisons.

Question 5

The________is ultimately responsible for the operation of a prison facility.

Accepted Answer

The warden is the official who is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations, management, and oversight of a prison facility.

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 is known for implementing a system where inmates could earn early release through good behavior or face extended incarceration due to misbehavior, under a three-grade classification system. This approach was part of a broader effort to reform inmates rather than merely punish them.

Question 7

Whois responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems? ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

In which state was the first penitentiary opened? ​

Accepted Answer

The first penitentiary was opened in Pennsylvania, specifically the Walnut Street Jail in Philadelphia, which marked the beginning of the modern penitentiary system with solitary confinement and rehabilitation of prisoners.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Excessive costs and overcrowding were significant issues that led to the downfall of the Walnut Street penitentiary, reflecting broader, enduring challenges within the prison system.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Correctional facilities sometimes lack continuity of purpose due to the diverse goals and approaches within the correctional system, such as punishment, rehabilitation, and societal protection, which can lead to varying focuses and methods over time.

Question 11

An essay by__________provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing tolower recidivism rates.

Accepted Answer

Robert Martinson's essay provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing to lower recidivism rates, influencing the debate on the effectiveness of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The radial style prison design features a central hub with spokes, resembling a wagon-wheel, allowing for efficient surveillance and control by enabling guards to easily observe all wings from a central location.

Question 13

The level of prison that is defined as "a correctional institution that houses less dangerous inmates and therefore uses less restrictive measures toavoid violence and escapes" is known as: ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following is NoT one of the reasons cited for the growth in incarcerated populations? ​

Accepted Answer

The growth in incarcerated populations is primarily attributed to factors such as federal prison growth, increased probability of incarceration, and inmates serving more time for each crime. Private prisons, however, are a result of the increase in the prison population rather than a cause of it. They emerged as a solution to overcrowding and are not a direct reason for the growth in incarcerated populations.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Campus style prisons are typical for minimum-security facilities, as they allow for more freedom of movement and a less oppressive environment, which is conducive to the security level and goals of rehabilitation for the inmates housed there.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Penitentiaries were designed with the idea of solitary confinement, where inmates were isolated to reflect on their crimes and reform. This concept was a significant shift from earlier forms of punishment, focusing on rehabilitation through solitude and contemplation.

Question 17

Which level of prison is considered a correctional institution designed and organized tocontrol 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, prevent escape, and ensure intense supervision, featuring cement walls and electronic, barbed wire fences.

Question 18

The________prison is defined as a correctional facility reserved for those inmates whohave extensive records of misconduct in maximum-security prisons; it is characterized by extremely strict control and supervision over the inmates, including extensive u

Accepted Answer

Supermax prisons are designed for the most difficult and dangerous inmates, featuring extremely strict control and supervision.

Question 19

The__________held that institutions should offer a variety of programs and therapies tocure inmates of their "ills," whatever their root causes.

Accepted Answer

The medical model of corrections emphasizes the need to treat inmates' criminal behavior as a disease that can be diagnosed and cured through appropriate interventions, aligning with the description provided.

Question 20

What is the main purpose of the supermax prison? ​

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of a supermax prison is to strictly control the movements of inmates, often those deemed the most dangerous or at high risk of escape, ensuring maximum security and minimal interaction.

Quiz 11: Prisons and Jails

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

The Quakers ' ideals that were integrated intoearly Pennsylvania prison consisted of: ​

Early Pennsylvania ' s prisons were designed totransform wrongdoers intohonest citizens, while prisons in New York focused on: ​

Which level of prison is defined as a "correctional institution designed toallow inmates, most of whom pose low security risks, a great deal of freedom of movement and contact with the outside world"? ​

The________is ultimately responsible for the operation of a prison facility.

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

Whois responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems? ​

In which state was the first penitentiary opened? ​

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

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

An essay by__________provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing tolower recidivism rates.

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

The level of prison that is defined as "a correctional institution that houses less dangerous inmates and therefore uses less restrictive measures toavoid violence and escapes" is known as: ​

Which of the following is NoT one of the reasons cited for the growth in incarcerated populations? ​

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

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

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

The________prison is defined as a correctional facility reserved for those inmates whohave extensive records of misconduct in maximum-security prisons; it is characterized by extremely strict control and supervision over the inmates, including extensive u

The__________held that institutions should offer a variety of programs and therapies tocure inmates of their "ills," whatever their root causes.

What is the main purpose of the supermax prison? ​

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

The Quakers ' ideals that were integrated intoearly Pennsylvania prison consisted of:

Early Pennsylvania ' s prisons were designed totransform wrongdoers intohonest citizens, while prisons in New York focused on:

Which level of prison is defined as a "correctional institution designed toallow inmates, most of whom pose low security risks, a great deal of freedom of movement and contact with the outside world"?

Whois responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems?

In which state was the first penitentiary opened?

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

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

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

The level of prison that is defined as "a correctional institution that houses less dangerous inmates and therefore uses less restrictive measures toavoid violence and escapes" is known as:

Which of the following is NoT one of the reasons cited for the growth in incarcerated populations?

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

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

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

What is the main purpose of the supermax prison?