Question 1

According to statistics released in 2012 of inmates recently discharged from prison, what proportion of inmates had been sexually victimized by a guard or inmate

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics report released in 2012, about 1 in 10 inmates reported being sexually victimized by either a guard or another inmate during their incarceration.

Question 2

With regard to the inmate code, an individual who uses the code as his personal behavior guide is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A "Right guy" is an inmate who adheres to the inmate code and uses it as a personal behavior guide.

Question 3

The first faith-based prison was established in which state in 2003

Accepted Answer

The first faith-based prison was established in Florida in 2003, known as the Lawtey Correctional Institution. This facility was designed to provide prisoners with religious services, counseling, and education, with the goal of reducing recidivism rates.

Question 4

An unwritten code of behavior, passed from older inmates to younger ones, that serves as a guideline for appropriate inmate behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

The unwritten code of behavior that governs inmate behavior is commonly referred to as the inmate social code. This code serves as a set of guidelines that are passed down from older, more experienced inmates to younger ones. The code helps to establish social norms within the prison environment and helps to maintain order and discipline among inmates.

Question 5

Assimilation into the separate culture of prison is known as:

Accepted Answer

Assimilation into the separate culture of prison is known as prisonization. This process involves learning the norms, values, and behaviors unique to prison life that are different from those of the outside world. The term "inmate code" refers specifically to the set of unwritten rules and expectations among prisoners, while "inmate social code" is a more general term for the social norms and expectations operating in a prison environment. "Inmate induction" is not a term commonly used to describe the process of assimilation into prison culture.

Question 6

Rehabilitation programs drastically changed after the 1970s release of the Martinson Report, which stated that in regard to rehabilitation programs:

Accepted Answer

The Martinson Report famously stated that "nothing works" when it comes to rehabilitation programs. This caused a shift in the approach to rehabilitation, moving away from rehabilitation solely focusing on punishment and deterrence towards evidence-based programs and a focus on rehabilitation as a means of reducing recidivism.

Question 7

One of the most detailed characterizations of prison life was delivered by inmate-turned-author James A. Paluch, Jr., who referred to prisons as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the most detailed characterizations of...

Question 8

A common practice found often in female prisons but not as often in male prisons is the process of self-mutilation known as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common practice found often in female...

Question 9

Which of the following is a correctional policy that stipulates that prisons are meant to punish, not coddle, inmates

Accepted Answer

The "No frills policy" is a correctional policy that stipulates that prisons are meant to punish, not coddle, inmates. This policy involves eliminating amenities and luxuries in prisons to create a more punitive environment for inmates. The idea behind this policy is that prisons should not be comfortable places for inmates, and that the punitive nature of incarceration should act as a deterrent to crime.

Question 10

Federal legislation that allowed prison-made goods to be sold across state lines if the projects complied with strict rules, such as preventing undercutting the existing structure, was called the:

Accepted Answer

The Percy Amendment, passed in 1979, allowed the sale of prison-made goods across state lines as long as certain conditions were met, such as preventing undercutting of existing structure and ensuring fair pricing. The other options (Federal Lautenberg Act, Free Enterprise Act, Hiro Amendment) are not related to this specific legislation.

Question 11

The federal prison industries are more widely known as:

Accepted Answer

The federal prison industries are more widely known as UNICOR, which stands for "Federal Prison Industries, Inc." Option A, UNICEF, stands for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund," which is a completely different organization. Option C, UFPIP, and option D, NEXTOR, are not related to the federal prison industries.

Question 12

Inmates who may not be able to defend themselves and are often beaten or raped are known as:

Accepted Answer

Inmates who may not be able to defend themselves and are often beaten or raped are known as "Punks." The term is used to refer to an inmate who is weaker and therefore vulnerable to being controlled or victimized by stronger inmates. It is a derogatory term, and its use is not encouraged. The other options (rats, crow, Rollie) do not relate to this specific situation.

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the top three reasons institutions experience high rates of sexual coercion

Accepted Answer

Lenient security and large prison populations are factors that contribute to a higher rate of sexual coercion in institutions. Barrack-style housing, which involves large dormitory rooms with several bunk beds, can also lead to a lack of privacy and increase the risk of sexual coercion. However, direct-style pod housing, which involves smaller housing units with individual cells or rooms, is not typically associated with high rates of sexual coercion. Therefore, choice C is not one of the top three reasons.

Question 14

Which of the following is the loosely defined culture that pervades prisons and has its own norms, rules, and language

Accepted Answer

The inmate subculture refers to the informal norms, rules, and language that exist within prisons and is shaped by the experiences and interactions of inmates. It can differ from the broader culture outside of prison and may include codes of behavior such as not snitching, showing respect to certain individuals, and using slang terms that are unique to prisons. The term "prisonization" often refers to the process by which individuals become socialized into this subculture while incarcerated.

Question 15

Which type of program uses a psychosocial, experiential learning process that relies on positive peer pressure within a highly structured social environment

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic communities use a psychosocial, experiential learning process that relies on positive peer pressure within a highly structured social environment to help individuals recover from drug addiction. Drug resistance education programs focus on preventing drug use, while remedial drug communities and medicinal communities are not common terms in the field of addiction treatment.

Question 16

Before inmates are sent to prison, they must first go through a battery of psychological and personality tests in a process known as:

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the process of administering psychological and personality tests to inmates before their placement in prison is "classification". This involves evaluating factors such as the seriousness of the crime committed, the risk of recidivism, and the inmate's physical and mental health, in order to determine the appropriate level of security and treatment needed for each individual. The other answer choices (A, B, and C) are not accurate terms for this process.

Question 17

In which 1964 case did the Supreme Court rule that inmates who were being denied the right to practice religion were entitled to legal redress

Accepted Answer

In Cooper v. Pate, the Supreme Court ruled that inmates who were being denied the right to practice religion were entitled to legal redress. This case was a landmark decision that improved the rights of prisoners in the United States.

Question 18

Which of the following is a type of regimented, dehumanizing institution, in which like-situated people are kept in social isolation, cut off from the world at large

Accepted Answer

A total institution is a type of regimented, dehumanizing institution in which like-situated people are kept in social isolation and cut off from the world at large. Examples include prisons, psychiatric hospitals, and military barracks. B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this type of institution.

Question 19

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court uphold Alabama's refusal to hire female correctional officers at male institutions on the grounds that it would put them in significant danger

Accepted Answer

In Dothard v. Rawlinson, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Alabama's refusal to hire female correctional officers at male institutions on the grounds that it would put them in significant danger. This case involved a lawsuit brought by a woman who was denied a job as a correctional officer because of her gender. The Court ruled that the policy of excluding women from certain jobs based on concerns about their safety was acceptable if the exclusion was rationally related to the job requirements.

Question 20

Although most prisons are classified as medium-security prisons, more than half of all inmates are held in ____________________ institutions.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that most prisons are classified as medium-security, implying that they are not minimum-security. Additionally, the mention of "super-maximum-security" suggests that maximum-security institutions exist, which would be a logical option for where more than half of all inmates are held. Drug rehabilitation centers are not typically referred to as prisons or correctional institutions, so option D can be ruled out.

Quiz 14: Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison