Question 1

What is the average annual cost of healthcare per inmate in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

A type of insight-based therapy is:

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All three of these therapies have an insight-based approach. Psychotherapy focuses on helping the individual gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Transactional analysis seeks to help individuals gain insight into the ego-states that they operate from and their relationships with others. Reality therapy focuses on gaining insight into one's own needs and values to make better choices.

Question 3

A risk assessment is designed to:

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A risk assessment is designed to predict new offenses or prison conduct. It is not meant to predict the length of a prison term or age.

Question 4

The principle that maintains that programs should consider offenders' situations as well as characteristics that may become barriers to success in a correctional program is known as the:

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The principle that considers offenders' situations and characteristics that may affect their participation and success in a correctional program is known as the responsivity principle. This principle emphasizes individualized treatment that takes into account the offender's learning style, motivation, and other personal factors, to increase the effectiveness of correctional programs.

Question 5

Effective programs:

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Effective programs should focus on teaching both interpersonal and academic skills while also utilizing behavioral modification techniques. This combination will provide a comprehensive approach to promoting positive behavior and academic success.

Question 6

An assessment used to assign inmates to high, medium, and low-risk case loads is known as a:

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A risk assessment is used to assign inmates to high, medium, and low-risk case loads based on factors such as criminal history, behavior in the institution, and likelihood of reoffending. A lifestyle assessment may be used to identify an inmate's personal needs, interests, and goals, but it is not directly related to determining risk. An alternative assessment may refer to a variety of different types of evaluations, but it is not specific to inmate case load assignment. A needs assessment is used to identify an individual's specific needs or deficiencies, but it is not necessarily related to determining risk.

Question 7

An assessment used to record staff assessments of prisoners' problems, as well as the magnitude of these problems, is known as a:

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A needs assessment is used to identify and document the concerns, problems, and needs of prisoners in different areas such as physical, psychological, and social functioning. This assessment is used to guide the development of individualized case plans and facilitate effective interventions.

Question 8

According to the research, the Cognitive Thinking Skills Program (CTSP) seems to be more effective with:

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Question 9

Vocational programs offered in some prisons include:

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The vocational program that offers sheet metal repair can provide inmates with a valuable skill and potential job opportunity upon release. GED and high school diploma programs are important, but do not necessarily provide a specific skill or trade. English and a second language programs are also important, but may not be as directly applicable to job opportunities as learning a trade.

Question 10

Types of visitation in prisons include:

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Question 11

What are the limitations of insight-based therapies in a prison context?

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All of the choices are limitations of insight-based therapies in a prison context. Inmates may not be aware of their emotional problems or may not be willing to share them with therapists, and correctional treatment staff may have limited time to provide ongoing therapy.

Question 12

The purpose of reality therapy is to:

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Question 13

The assumption that desirable behaviors that are rewarded immediately and systematically will increase and undesirable behaviors that are not rewarded or are punished will diminish or be extinguished is known as:

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The assumption described in the question is a key principle of behavior therapy, which emphasizes changing behavior through conditioning techniques such as reinforcement and punishment. Therapeutic communities and cognitive therapy focus on different aspects of mental health treatment and do not necessarily employ these same principles.

Question 14

A needs assessment is designed to:

Accepted Answer

A needs assessment is designed to gather information about an individual's treatment needs, including social adjustment, hygiene, and level of family support. It is not intended to predict new offenses or prison conduct, predict the length of a prison term, or offer financial support to families of inmates who rely on the offender's income.

Question 15

A technique in which rewards or punishments are used to alter or change a person's behavior is:

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Behavior modification is the specific technique that uses rewards or punishments to change a person's behavior. Options B, C, and D are not specific enough to describe this particular technique.

Question 16

What deterrents discourage the wider use of institutional programs?

Accepted Answer

Overcrowding in institutions can make it difficult to deliver programs and treatment effectively, and cutbacks due to cost can limit the availability and quality of programs. Both of these factors discourage wider use of institutional programs.

Question 17

The system that provides staff with access to critical inmate information such as assignments, program completions, and inmate movement is known as:

Accepted Answer

The system described is likely a type of computer software called Sentry, which is designed to provide staff with secure access to critical inmate information. Spyware is a type of malicious software used to monitor a user's computer activity without their knowledge or consent, and monitoring can refer to a range of activities related to surveillance and analysis of information. Security is a broad term that can refer to a variety of measures taken to protect against threats or unauthorized access. None of these options fully describe the specific system described in the question prompt.

Question 18

What percentage of all prison inmates have experienced symptoms of a mental health problem or have had a recent history of mental disturbance?

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Question 19

The treatment goal of psychotherapy is to:

Accepted Answer

The goal of psychotherapy is to help individuals gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to make positive changes. It is not about punishing or keeping them occupied, nor is it necessarily about obtaining basic needs.

Question 20

Any means to correct an offender's character, habits, attitudes, or behaviors to overcome his or her propensity to commit crime is known as:

Accepted Answer

Correctional treatment involves various programs and interventions aimed at addressing the root causes of criminal behavior and preventing future criminal activity. Punishment and penalty, on the other hand, are forms of retribution and can only deter an offender from committing a similar offense in the future, but they do not address the underlying issues that led to criminal behavior. Therefore, correctional treatment is the best choice as it provides an opportunity for individuals to reform and become productive members of society.

Quiz 10: Correctional Programs and Services