Question 1

__________ observers have viewed inmate work favorably,but business people and labor organizations fear competition from cheap prison labor.

Accepted Answer

Nearly all observers have viewed inmate work favorably, indicating a large majority but not an absolute consensus, which aligns with the statement that some groups, like business people and labor organizations, have concerns about competition from cheap prison labor.

Question 2

The control model is a prison management approach characterized by strict enforcement of prison rules and few privileges for prisoners.

Accepted Answer

The control model is indeed a prison management approach characterized by strict enforcement of prison rules and few privileges for prisoners.

Question 3

Prison work can help inmates learn discipline,accountability,and job skills,and can sometimes enable them to earn money to pay compensation to victims.

Accepted Answer

Prison work programs have shown to be beneficial for inmates as it helps them develop skills that can be useful outside of prison, promotes a sense of accountability and responsibility, and can allow them to make restitution to any victims of their crimes.

Question 4

Maximum security prisons are those that house dangerous felons and that usually have a wall surrounding the entire facility.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Maximum security prisons are designed to house the most dangerous criminals and usually have a perimeter wall or fence to prevent escape.

Question 5

Minimum security prisons are those that have some facilities outside the main enclosure and are surrounded by two rows of chain-link fence,topped with barbed wire.

Accepted Answer

Minimum security prisons typically have open dormitory-style housing and limited fencing, not two rows of chain-link fence topped with barbed wire.

Question 6

__________ prisons are run by corporations,which are paid by states or the federal government to house offenders.

Accepted Answer

Private prisons are run by corporations that are paid by the government to house offenders. State and Federal prisons are run directly by the government, while Military prisons are specifically for members of the military who have committed crimes.

Question 7

Medium security prisons are facilities that usually have no fences but have locking outside doors and electronic surveillance devices around the perimeter of the institution.

Accepted Answer

Medium security prisons typically have double-fenced perimeters, electronic detection systems, a higher staff-to-inmate ratio, and controlled movement within the facility, unlike the description which more closely aligns with minimum security institutions.

Question 8

Penitentiaries are maximum security federal correctional institutions.

Accepted Answer

Penitentiaries are indeed maximum security federal correctional institutions.

Question 9

The responsibility model is a prison management approach that maintains order by agreement between inmates and staff on the validity of rules.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The therapeutic community model is a prison drug treatment approach based on the notion that a person's attitudes,values,and self-esteem must change together with the targeted drug use behavior in order to create lasting change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The therapeutic community model is a prison...

Question 11

Before the invention of the prison,__________ was the primary method of punishment of criminals.

Accepted Answer

Before the invention of the prison system, corporal punishment, such as whipping or branding, was the primary method of punishing criminals. Capital punishment was also commonly used, but probation and parole did not exist as formalized forms of punishment at this time.

Question 12

The Pennsylvania system is a philosophy of imprisonment that emphasized labor and meditation.In this system,offenders worked every day,but they did so in complete silence.

Accepted Answer

The Pennsylvania system emphasized solitary confinement rather than labor and meditation. Inmates were isolated from each other to reflect on their crimes, with labor as a secondary aspect, but the key feature was solitary confinement, not communal labor in silence.

Question 13

The __________system is a philosophy of imprisonment that promoted repentance through solitary confinement and prevented offenders from being corrupted by mixing with other offenders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The reformatory movement was a late-nineteenth-century trend toward use of incarceration to reform through education.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the reformatory movement, which aimed to provide education and rehabilitation to prisoners as a means of reforming them and reducing crime. This approach differed from earlier models of punishment, which focused more on imposing harsh physical punishments and deterrence rather than rehabilitation.

Question 15

Correctional institutions are medium security federal correctional institutions.

Accepted Answer

Correctional institutions are medium security federal correctional institutions.

Question 16

The consensual model is a prison management approach that gives inmates more autonomy;staff guides prisoners' decision making rather than making all decisions for them.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The Auburn system is a philosophy of imprisonment that promoted repentance through solitary confinement and prevented offenders from being corrupted by mixing with other offenders.

Accepted Answer

The Auburn system, also known as the congregate system, promoted labor during the day in groups and enforced solitary confinement at night, but it did not advocate for constant solitary confinement. It emphasized silence and sought to prevent inmates from corrupting each other by prohibiting communication.

Question 18

Prison overcrowding is a difficult political issue,because the public demands protection from criminals yet generally is reluctant to approve government spending.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the complexity of the political issue of prison overcrowding. The public's desire for protection from criminals clashes with their reluctance to increase government spending, which can make finding a solution challenging.

Question 19

Although many people believe that prisons should not only punish offenders but also deter crime,the evidence shows that __________ do/does not prevent offenders from committing further crimes upon release.

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment has been shown to not effectively prevent offenders from committing further crimes upon release. Studies have found that more than half of released inmates will be rearrested within three years, indicating that the punishment of imprisonment is not deterring future criminal behavior.

Question 20

Jails are facilities operated by counties and municipalities to hold two main categories of inmates: those awaiting trial and those serving sentences of one year or less.

Accepted Answer

Jails are typically operated by county or municipal governments and hold both pre-trial detainees and those serving shorter sentences.

Quiz 10: Origins and Organization of Jails and Prisons

__________ observers have viewed inmate work favorably,but business people and labor organizations fear competition from cheap prison labor.

The control model is a prison management approach characterized by strict enforcement of prison rules and few privileges for prisoners.

Prison work can help inmates learn discipline,accountability,and job skills,and can sometimes enable them to earn money to pay compensation to victims.

Maximum security prisons are those that house dangerous felons and that usually have a wall surrounding the entire facility.

Minimum security prisons are those that have some facilities outside the main enclosure and are surrounded by two rows of chain-link fence,topped with barbed wire.

__________ prisons are run by corporations,which are paid by states or the federal government to house offenders.

Medium security prisons are facilities that usually have no fences but have locking outside doors and electronic surveillance devices around the perimeter of the institution.

Penitentiaries are maximum security federal correctional institutions.

The responsibility model is a prison management approach that maintains order by agreement between inmates and staff on the validity of rules.

The therapeutic community model is a prison drug treatment approach based on the notion that a person's attitudes,values,and self-esteem must change together with the targeted drug use behavior in order to create lasting change.

Before the invention of the prison,__________ was the primary method of punishment of criminals.

The Pennsylvania system is a philosophy of imprisonment that emphasized labor and meditation.In this system,offenders worked every day,but they did so in complete silence.

The __________system is a philosophy of imprisonment that promoted repentance through solitary confinement and prevented offenders from being corrupted by mixing with other offenders.

The reformatory movement was a late-nineteenth-century trend toward use of incarceration to reform through education.

Correctional institutions are medium security federal correctional institutions.

The consensual model is a prison management approach that gives inmates more autonomy;staff guides prisoners' decision making rather than making all decisions for them.

The Auburn system is a philosophy of imprisonment that promoted repentance through solitary confinement and prevented offenders from being corrupted by mixing with other offenders.

Prison overcrowding is a difficult political issue,because the public demands protection from criminals yet generally is reluctant to approve government spending.

Although many people believe that prisons should not only punish offenders but also deter crime,the evidence shows that __________ do/does not prevent offenders from committing further crimes upon release.

Jails are facilities operated by counties and municipalities to hold two main categories of inmates: those awaiting trial and those serving sentences of one year or less.