Question 1

The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the emotional component of revenge by claiming that criminal acts are _____ of punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) considerate 
B) artifacts 
C) pre-cursors 
D) deserving 
A) considerate 
B) artifacts 
C) pre-cursors 
D) deserving

Question 2

If you punish an individual seeking to change that person's behavior,it is called specific deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The discouragement or prevention of crimes through the fear of punishment is called:

Accepted Answer

A) deterrence. 
B) incapacitation. 
C) rehabilitation. 
D) just deserts. 
A) deterrence. 
B) incapacitation. 
C) rehabilitation. 
D) just deserts.

Question 4

A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against a criminal perpetrator is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against...

Question 5

A report prepared by the probation department that provides a social and personal history as well as an evaluation of the offender as an aid to the court in determining a sentence is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) mandatory sentencing guideline. 
B) presentence report. 
C) judicial history. 
D) sentencing summary. 
A) mandatory sentencing guideline. 
B) presentence report. 
C) judicial history. 
D) sentencing summary.

Question 6

The imposition of sentences required by statute for those convicted of a particular crime or a particular crime with special circumstances is called:

Accepted Answer

A) voluntary sentencing. 
B) indeterminate sentencing. 
C) presumptive sentencing. 
D) mandatory minimum sentencing. 
A) voluntary sentencing. 
B) indeterminate sentencing. 
C) presumptive sentencing. 
D) mandatory minimum sentencing.

Question 7

A sentence with a fixed term of incarceration which can be reduced by good time is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) indeterminate sentence. 
B) mandatory sentence. 
C) determinate sentence. 
D) presumptive sentence. 
A) indeterminate sentence. 
B) mandatory sentence. 
C) determinate sentence. 
D) presumptive sentence.

Question 8

The study of the cost-effectiveness of various correctional programs and related reductions in the incidence of crime is called _____.

Accepted Answer

correction

Question 9

Restorative justice is especially concerned with repairing the harm to the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Restorative justice is especially concerned with repairing...

Question 10

The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the _____ component of revenge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the...

Question 11

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce an offender's capability to commit future crimes is called incapacitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If I use the term "an eye for an eye," I am talking about deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The idea that actions are motivated primarily by a desire to experience pleasure and avoid pain is called general deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fines are paid to the victim,and restitution is usually paid to the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against a criminal perpetrator is called:

Accepted Answer

A) deterrence. 
B) incapacitation. 
C) rehabilitation. 
D) retribution. 
A) deterrence. 
B) incapacitation. 
C) rehabilitation. 
D) retribution.

Question 16

_____ and _____ are the two goals of mandatory sentences.

Accepted Answer

Deterrence

Question 17

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce an offender's capability to commit future crimes is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of imprisonment or other means...

Question 18

When a person is convicted of multiple offenses,a judge might impose a sentence of 10 years for one offense and 20 years for the other offense,and therefore the offender would serve 30 years.This type of sentencing is called:

Accepted Answer

A) just deserts sentencing. 
B) consecutive sentencing. 
C) concurrent sentencing. 
D) real-time sentencing. 
A) just deserts sentencing. 
B) consecutive sentencing. 
C) concurrent sentencing. 
D) real-time sentencing.

The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the emotional component of revenge by claiming that criminal acts are _____ of punishment.

If you punish an individual seeking to change that person's behavior,it is called specific deterrence.

The discouragement or prevention of crimes through the fear of punishment is called:

A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against a criminal perpetrator is called _____.

A report prepared by the probation department that provides a social and personal history as well as an evaluation of the offender as an aid to the court in determining a sentence is called a:

The imposition of sentences required by statute for those convicted of a particular crime or a particular crime with special circumstances is called:

A sentence with a fixed term of incarceration which can be reduced by good time is called a(n):

The study of the cost-effectiveness of various correctional programs and related reductions in the incidence of crime is called _____.

Restorative justice is especially concerned with repairing the harm to the _____.

The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the _____ component of revenge.

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce an offender's capability to commit future crimes is called incapacitation.

If I use the term "an eye for an eye," I am talking about deterrence.

The idea that actions are motivated primarily by a desire to experience pleasure and avoid pain is called general deterrence.

Fines are paid to the victim,and restitution is usually paid to the government.

A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against a criminal perpetrator is called:

_ and _ are the two goals of mandatory sentences.

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce an offender's capability to commit future crimes is called _____.

When a person is convicted of multiple offenses,a judge might impose a sentence of 10 years for one offense and 20 years for the other offense,and therefore the offender would serve 30 years.This type of sentencing is called:

Corrections: an Overview

Punishments: a Brief History

Diversion and Probation: How Most Offenders Are Punished

Intermediate Sanctions: Between Probation and Incarceration

Jails: Way Stations Along the Justice Highway

Prisons Today: Change Stations or Warehouses

Parole: Early Release and Reentry

The Staff World: Managing the Prison Population

The Inmate World: Living Behind Bars

The Legal World: Prisoners Rights

Special Prison Populations: Prisoners Who Are Substance Abusers, who Have Hivaids, who Are Mentally Challenged, and Who Are Elderly

Prison Issues and Concerns: Overcrowding, security, accreditation, privatization, and Technology

The Victim: Helping Those in Need

Death: the Ultimate Sanction

Juvenile Corrections: End of an ERA

Professionalism in Corrections

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Exam 3: Sentencing: to Punish or to Reform

The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the emotional component of revenge by claiming that criminal acts are _____ of punishment.

If you punish an individual seeking to change that person's behavior,it is called specific deterrence.

The discouragement or prevention of crimes through the fear of punishment is called:

A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against a criminal perpetrator is called _____.

A report prepared by the probation department that provides a social and personal history as well as an evaluation of the offender as an aid to the court in determining a sentence is called a:

The imposition of sentences required by statute for those convicted of a particular crime or a particular crime with special circumstances is called:

A sentence with a fixed term of incarceration which can be reduced by good time is called a(n):

The study of the cost-effectiveness of various correctional programs and related reductions in the incidence of crime is called _____.

Restorative justice is especially concerned with repairing the harm to the _____.

The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the _____ component of revenge.

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce an offender's capability to commit future crimes is called incapacitation.

If I use the term "an eye for an eye," I am talking about deterrence.

The idea that actions are motivated primarily by a desire to experience pleasure and avoid pain is called general deterrence.

Fines are paid to the victim,and restitution is usually paid to the government.

A sentencing goal that involves retaliation against a criminal perpetrator is called:

_____ and _____ are the two goals of mandatory sentences.

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce an offender's capability to commit future crimes is called _____.

When a person is convicted of multiple offenses,a judge might impose a sentence of 10 years for one offense and 20 years for the other offense,and therefore the offender would serve 30 years.This type of sentencing is called:

Corrections: an Overview

Punishments: a Brief History

Diversion and Probation: How Most Offenders Are Punished

Intermediate Sanctions: Between Probation and Incarceration

Jails: Way Stations Along the Justice Highway

Prisons Today: Change Stations or Warehouses

Parole: Early Release and Reentry

The Staff World: Managing the Prison Population

The Inmate World: Living Behind Bars

The Legal World: Prisoners Rights

Special Prison Populations: Prisoners Who Are Substance Abusers, who Have Hivaids, who Are Mentally Challenged, and Who Are Elderly

Prison Issues and Concerns: Overcrowding, security, accreditation, privatization, and Technology

The Victim: Helping Those in Need

Death: the Ultimate Sanction

Juvenile Corrections: End of an ERA

Professionalism in Corrections

Filters

_ and _ are the two goals of mandatory sentences.