Question 1

Coed prisons enable male and female inmates to share:

Accepted Answer

Coed prisons may allow male and female inmates to share training and treatment programs as well as recreational activities, but they do not typically share living quarters for safety and privacy reasons.

Question 2

Coed prisons tend to have:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Coed prisons tend to have:
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Question 3

The classification process is designed to determine an inmate's:

Accepted Answer

The classification process in corrections is primarily designed to assess an inmate's level of risk to themselves, other inmates, and staff (A), and to evaluate their potential for rehabilitation and treatment (B), which can include educational, vocational, and therapeutic programs tailored to their needs and risks.

Question 4

Once an inmate has been classified at a certain security level, that classification:

Accepted Answer

Prison personnel have the authority to reclassify an inmate's security level based on behavior, risk assessment, and other factors during their incarceration.

Question 5

When a correctional facility is crowded, it is at greater risk for:

Accepted Answer

Crowded correctional facilities are at greater risk for spreading communicable diseases due to close quarters and limited medical resources, increased fighting and assaults due to heightened tensions and limited space, and potentially escapes as overcrowding can strain security measures and oversight.

Question 6

When correctional facilities are overcrowded, there tend to be:

Accepted Answer

Overcrowding in correctional facilities often leads to increased health risks for inmates due to closer quarters, limited access to healthcare, and the potential for the rapid spread of infectious diseases.

Question 7

An example of a "back-end" solution to prison crowding would be:

Accepted Answer

Discretionary parole is a back-end solution to prison crowding because it involves decisions made after a person has already been sentenced, potentially allowing for early release based on various factors, thus reducing the prison population.

Question 8

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . an alternative to harsh physical punishment.

Accepted Answer

The Quaker period is known for advocating for prison reform, emphasizing rehabilitation over harsh physical punishments. Quakers believed in the potential for redemption and rehabilitation of prisoners, leading to the development of the penitentiary system as an alternative to physical punishment.

Question 9

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . profit-making enterprises.

Accepted Answer

During the Industrial era, prisons were expected to be profit-making enterprises, with the labor of prisoners being used to produce goods or provide services that could generate income.

Question 10

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . places where one could repent and achieve reform.

Accepted Answer

The Quaker period in prison history emphasized the idea of prisons being places for repentance and reform, reflecting the Quaker belief in the potential for personal transformation and rehabilitation.

Question 11

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . a vehicle for providing counseling, therapy, and treatment.

Accepted Answer

The Medical Model era in corrections focused on rehabilitating offenders through counseling, therapy, and treatment, viewing criminal behavior as a disease that could be cured.

Question 12

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . a means of forcing inmates into hard labor under strict supervision.

Accepted Answer

The Industrial era is characterized by the use of prisons as a means to force inmates into hard labor under strict supervision, reflecting the period's broader emphasis on industrialization and productivity.

Question 13

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . a place to incapacitate offenders in order to deter criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

The Justice Model era emphasized incapacitation and deterrence as primary functions of the prison system, moving away from rehabilitation-focused approaches.

Question 14

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . a means of rehabilitating those whose criminal behavior indicated that they needed help.

Accepted Answer

The Medical Model era in corrections focused on the idea that criminal behavior was a result of psychological or biological deficiencies that needed treatment, thus emphasizing rehabilitation in prisons.

Question 15

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements:
During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . .
-. . . a means of ensuring that offenders would pay their debt to society.

Accepted Answer

The Justice Model emphasizes that offenders should pay their debt to society, often through means that are proportionate to the crime committed. This model focuses on the fairness of the legal processes and the punishment, rather than rehabilitation or societal protection.

Question 16

Since the advent of the justice model, research in recent years indicates that society:

Accepted Answer

Research in recent years shows that while there is a focus on justice and accountability, there is still belief in the potential for rehabilitation, indicating society hasn't given up on the idea that individuals can change with the right interventions.

Question 17

In most states, the director of corrections is:

Accepted Answer

In most states, the director of corrections is appointed by the governor. This position is typically not elected by the public, nor is it appointed by the parole board, the president, or filled through competitive examinations. The governor, as the chief executive of the state, has the authority to appoint officials to lead various state departments, including corrections.

Question 18

The primary reason for the high turnover rate among state directors of corrections is the:

Accepted Answer

The influence of the political process often leads to a high turnover rate among state directors of corrections due to the political pressures and challenges associated with managing correctional facilities and implementing policies.

Question 19

Use the following answer options to identify the organizational unit best described in the next series of statements:
This is the organizational component that . . .
-. . . is primarily responsible for inmate treatment programs.

Accepted Answer

Program services are typically responsible for inmate treatment programs, focusing on rehabilitation and educational opportunities to prepare inmates for reintegration into society.

Question 20

Use the following answer options to identify the organizational unit best described in the next series of statements:
This is the organizational component that . . .
-. . . is also known as custody or security.

Accepted Answer

Operations in an organizational context often refer to the component responsible for the day-to-day functioning and management, which includes custody or security functions.

Quiz 6: Prisons and Other Correctional Facilities

Coed prisons enable male and female inmates to share:

Coed prisons tend to have:

The classification process is designed to determine an inmate's:

Once an inmate has been classified at a certain security level, that classification:

When a correctional facility is crowded, it is at greater risk for:

When correctional facilities are overcrowded, there tend to be:

An example of a "back-end" solution to prison crowding would be:

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . an alternative to harsh physical punishment.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . profit-making enterprises.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . places where one could repent and achieve reform.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . a vehicle for providing counseling, therapy, and treatment.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . a means of forcing inmates into hard labor under strict supervision.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . a place to incapacitate offenders in order to deter criminal behavior.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . a means of rehabilitating those whose criminal behavior indicated that they needed help.

Use the following options for the period which best describes the next series of statements: During this period of time, society expected prisons to be . . . -. . . a means of ensuring that offenders would pay their debt to society.

Since the advent of the justice model, research in recent years indicates that society:

In most states, the director of corrections is:

The primary reason for the high turnover rate among state directors of corrections is the:

Use the following answer options to identify the organizational unit best described in the next series of statements: This is the organizational component that . . . -. . . is primarily responsible for inmate treatment programs.

Use the following answer options to identify the organizational unit best described in the next series of statements: This is the organizational component that . . . -. . . is also known as custody or security.