Question 1

Several factors have rendered the current inmate society unstable.Five are listed in your textbook,and three are listed here.Which one does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

Increased staff size and training would actually help to stabilize the inmate society, so it does not belong in the list. The other three factors - increased politicalization of inmates, increasing racial heterogeneity, and court litigation - can contribute to an unstable inmate society.

Question 2

Living in prison is fundamentally different from living in the free community in several ways,three of which are listed below.Which one does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

While the other three choices highlight key differences between prison life and life in the free community, the opportunity for education is not necessarily absent in prison. Many correctional institutions offer education programs such as GED preparation, vocational training, and college courses. Therefore, choice B does not belong.

Question 3

Researchers have observed that the work of correctional officers is characterized by both:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that correctional officers often experience a sense of boredom due to the repetitive nature of their work, but at the same time, they may also experience high levels of stress and stimulus overload, especially in situations where they are required to maintain control over inmates. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

Question 4

Ironically,the Eighth Amendment has done little to protect inmates from staff brutality because:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ironically,the Eighth Amendment has done little to...

Question 5

The Supreme Court has ruled that censorship in prisons is legal only if it furthers one of three substantial government interests.Which of the following is NOT one of these interests?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that censorship in prisons is legal if it furthers substantial government interests such as order, security, and rehabilitation, but not for the purpose of punishment alone.

Question 6

In women's prisons,the ____ role is occupied by sophisticated professional criminals,who try to do easy time by manipulating other inmates and the staff to their own advantage.

Accepted Answer

The term "cool" role refers to the behavior of sophisticated professional criminals in women's prisons who aim to serve their sentence with ease by manipulating others for their benefit.

Question 7

Totality-of-conditions rulings have been handed down against prison systems in three states.Which of the following is NOT one of those states?

Accepted Answer

Florida is not one of the states where totality-of-conditions rulings have been handed down against the prison systems.

Question 8

A distinguishing feature of the inmate society in many women's prisons is the presence of:

Accepted Answer

Pseudofamilies are a distinguishing feature of the inmate society in many women's prisons. This is because women tend to form close and intimate relationships with one another while incarcerated, often filling the roles of family members such as mothers, sisters, and daughters. These relationships provide emotional support, protection, and a sense of belonging that can help women cope with the challenges of prison life. Interpersonal conflict and interracial tension may also be present, but they are not unique to women's prisons and can be found in all types of correctional facilities. Thus, choices A and B are incorrect. Choice D is incorrect because not all women's prisons exhibit all three characteristics listed.

Question 9

Until the middle of the 20th century,the courts followed a ____ philosophy toward prison matters.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "hands-off" indicates that the courts did not intervene much or get involved heavily in prison matters, leaving the administration of the prisons to the discretion of the government. This philosophy changed in the latter half of the 20th century with the recognition of the importance of protecting inmates' rights. Collective bargaining and rights of access are related to different issues and are not relevant to the given context.

Question 10

The equal-protection clause under the ____ Amendment has led the Supreme Court to forbid racial discrimination and has led state courts to target gender discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The equal-protection clause is part of the Fourteenth Amendment. This clause states that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. The Supreme Court has used this clause to forbid racial discrimination, while state courts have used it to target gender discrimination.

Question 11

Instances of prison sex can be divided into three basic categories,which are listed below.Which one does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

Consensual sex for gratification, sexual assault, and prostitution are all types of prison sex that involve active participants. Voyeurism, on the other hand, does not involve active participation in sexual activity but rather involves watching others engage in sexual activity without their knowledge or consent.

Question 12

Women's prisons are usually not characterized by the ____ found in men's institutions.

Accepted Answer

Women's prisons generally have a different social environment compared to men's prisons, often with less antistaff mentality, interracial tension, and violence.

Question 13

Entering the ____ of the prison means finding in the diverse environment of the institution a niche that will accommodate the inmate's unique combination of needs.

Accepted Answer

The term "private culture" refers to the unique social norms and practices that develop within a prison community. In order to survive and cope with the challenges of incarceration, inmates often form their own culture that provides a sense of belonging and identity. Finding a niche within this culture is crucial for an inmate's well-being. The other choices do not accurately describe the concept of finding a social niche within the prison environment.

Question 14

A high percentage of lawsuits filed by inmates are judged:

Accepted Answer

According to statistics and various studies, a large portion of lawsuits filed by inmates are found to be frivolous and are therefore dismissed by the court. This is often due to inmates abusing the legal system for personal gain or filing baseless complaints without merit.

Question 15

Researchers have identified four general ways in which correctional officers respond to their jobs.Three are listed below.Which is NOT one of the four general ways discussed in your text?

Accepted Answer

The text only discusses three general ways in which correctional officers respond to their jobs: becoming overly authoritarian and confrontational, adopting a human-services orientation toward their work, and becoming alienated, cynical, and withdrawn. There is no mention of officers becoming excessively gossipy or prying into inmates' personal lives.

Question 16

The ____ model holds that the inmate society is shaped by factors external to the prison environment-specifically,the preprison experiences and socialization patterns that inmates bring with them when they enter prison.

Accepted Answer

The importation model holds that the inmate society is shaped by factors external to the prison environment, such as the preprison experiences and socialization patterns that inmates bring with them when they enter prison. This model emphasizes the importance of understanding inmates as complex individuals with unique backgrounds and experiences. The other options, indigenous origins, prisonization, and deprivation, do not specifically address the external factors that shape the inmate society in the way that the importation model does.

Question 17

Inmates skilled in legal matters are known as:

Accepted Answer

Inmates skilled in legal matters are commonly referred to as jailhouse lawyers. Option A, snitches, refers to informants or individuals who provide information to authorities. Option C, square johns, is a term used to describe someone who is honest and law-abiding, whereas option D, lifers, refers to individuals serving life sentences in prison.

Question 18

Inmates who adopt the ____ lifestyle are primarily concerned with getting out of prison as soon as possible and avoiding hard time in the process.

Accepted Answer

"Doing time" is a common phrase used to describe the lifestyle of inmates who are just trying to get through their sentence and get out of prison as soon as possible, without getting into trouble or causing any issues. The other options, "gleaning," "public domain," and "jailing," do not accurately describe this particular lifestyle.

Question 19

The term parole can

Accepted Answer

Parole is a way of being released from prison before the entire sentence has been served. Option B describes probation, not parole. Therefore, option C is incorrect, and option D is not the correct answer.

Question 20

A ____is an institutional setting in which people are cut off from the wider society and are expected to live according to institutional rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A total institution is an institutional setting in which people are cut off from the wider society and are expected to live according to institutional rules and procedures. This includes places like prisons, mental hospitals, and military barracks. In contrast, medium-security prisons and jails are specific types of total institutions, while furlough programs are temporary releases from total institutions.

Quiz 11: Prison Life, Inmate Rights, and Release