Question 1

The harsh environments of the early prisons led to mental breakdowns, suicides, and self-mutilations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Under the medical model, the prison would become an analogue to the hospital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The U.S. prison population has increased nearly fivefold since 1980.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The equity goal of punishment means that convicted offenders must:

Accepted Answer

A) pay back their victims for their loss. 
B) pay back the justice system for costs related to processing their cases. 
C) pay back society for the disruptions caused because of their crimes. 
D) all of these 
A) pay back their victims for their loss. 
B) pay back the justice system for costs related to processing their cases. 
C) pay back society for the disruptions caused because of their crimes. 
D) all of these

Question 5

Explain the theoretical constructs of the Classical School of thought.

Accepted Answer

Human beings are seen as rational creatu

Question 6

The United States is now engaging in:

Accepted Answer

A) increased application of the death penalty. 
B) mass incarceration. 
C) using criminals as  soldiers and offering reduced sentences for service. 
D) designing underwater prisons. 
A) increased application of the death penalty. 
B) mass incarceration. 
C) using criminals as  soldiers and offering reduced sentences for service. 
D) designing underwater prisons.

Question 7

Punishment that is based on "getting even" for violating the social contract is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The ____________________ means that convicted offenders must pay back their victims for their loss, the justice system for costs related to processing their cases, and society for the disruptions caused because of their crimes.

Accepted Answer

equity goa

Question 9

A ____________________ is a prison in which persons found guilty of a felony are isolated from normal society.

Accepted Answer

A) bridewell 
B) house of corrections 
C) jail 
D) penitentiary 
A) bridewell 
B) house of corrections 
C) jail 
D) penitentiary

Question 10

The ____________________ goal of sentencing is designed to reintegrate the criminal offender back into the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ goal of sentencing is designed...

Question 11

The Irish Mark System, developed by Lawrence Driscoll in 1794, established probation and parole requirements for Irish-born offenders in what were now English-ruled colonies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the Middle Ages, criminals were seen as menaces to the community and as insults to God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the three Enlightenment philosophers whose philosophical ideals contributed to modern corrections.

Accepted Answer

∙ Montesquieu, Beccaria, and Bentham eac

Question 14

The work of Robert Martinson and colleagues failed to find supportive data for which of the following goals of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) rehabilitation 
B) restorative justice 
C) deterrence 
D) incapacitation 
A) rehabilitation 
B) restorative justice 
C) deterrence 
D) incapacitation

Question 15

Discuss at least three major challenges affecting the ability of corrections to function.

Accepted Answer

∙ One of the major challenges affecting

Question 16

Who felt strongly about the merits of the reformatory model?

Accepted Answer

A) Zebulon Brockway 
B) John Howard 
C) Walter Crofton 
D) Cesare Becarria 
A) Zebulon Brockway 
B) John Howard 
C) Walter Crofton 
D) Cesare Becarria

Question 17

The ____________________ was held in Cincinnati in 1870 to present progressive ideas about corrections.

Accepted Answer

First Corr

Question 18

What is the difference between specific and general deterrence? Discuss at least two points.

Accepted Answer

∙ When punishment is applied, there is a

Question 19

Maconochie succeeded far better than could be anticipated with his "mark" system, but the political unpopularity of what he was doing eventually resulted in his recall to England.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compare and contrast the Pennsylvania prison model with the Auburn Silent System.

Accepted Answer

∙ The Pennsylvania model was based on th

The harsh environments of the early prisons led to mental breakdowns, suicides, and self-mutilations.

Under the medical model, the prison would become an analogue to the hospital.

The U.S. prison population has increased nearly fivefold since 1980.

The equity goal of punishment means that convicted offenders must:

Explain the theoretical constructs of the Classical School of thought.

The United States is now engaging in:

Punishment that is based on "getting even" for violating the social contract is known as:

The ____________________ means that convicted offenders must pay back their victims for their loss, the justice system for costs related to processing their cases, and society for the disruptions caused because of their crimes.

A ____________________ is a prison in which persons found guilty of a felony are isolated from normal society.

The ____________________ goal of sentencing is designed to reintegrate the criminal offender back into the community.

The Irish Mark System, developed by Lawrence Driscoll in 1794, established probation and parole requirements for Irish-born offenders in what were now English-ruled colonies.

During the Middle Ages, criminals were seen as menaces to the community and as insults to God.

Discuss the three Enlightenment philosophers whose philosophical ideals contributed to modern corrections.

The work of Robert Martinson and colleagues failed to find supportive data for which of the following goals of punishment?

Discuss at least three major challenges affecting the ability of corrections to function.

Who felt strongly about the merits of the reformatory model?

The ____________________ was held in Cincinnati in 1870 to present progressive ideas about corrections.

What is the difference between specific and general deterrence? Discuss at least two points.

Maconochie succeeded far better than could be anticipated with his "mark" system, but the political unpopularity of what he was doing eventually resulted in his recall to England.

Compare and contrast the Pennsylvania prison model with the Auburn Silent System.

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Community Corrections Diversion and Probation

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail Detention and Short Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience Males

The Prison Experience Females

Prisoners Apos Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Corrections Professional: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities

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Exam 1: The Correctional System

The harsh environments of the early prisons led to mental breakdowns, suicides, and self-mutilations.

Under the medical model, the prison would become an analogue to the hospital.

The U.S. prison population has increased nearly fivefold since 1980.

The equity goal of punishment means that convicted offenders must:

Explain the theoretical constructs of the Classical School of thought.

The United States is now engaging in:

Punishment that is based on "getting even" for violating the social contract is known as:

The ____________________ means that convicted offenders must pay back their victims for their loss, the justice system for costs related to processing their cases, and society for the disruptions caused because of their crimes.

A ____________________ is a prison in which persons found guilty of a felony are isolated from normal society.

The ____________________ goal of sentencing is designed to reintegrate the criminal offender back into the community.

The Irish Mark System, developed by Lawrence Driscoll in 1794, established probation and parole requirements for Irish-born offenders in what were now English-ruled colonies.

During the Middle Ages, criminals were seen as menaces to the community and as insults to God.

Discuss the three Enlightenment philosophers whose philosophical ideals contributed to modern corrections.

The work of Robert Martinson and colleagues failed to find supportive data for which of the following goals of punishment?

Discuss at least three major challenges affecting the ability of corrections to function.

Who felt strongly about the merits of the reformatory model?

The ____________________ was held in Cincinnati in 1870 to present progressive ideas about corrections.

What is the difference between specific and general deterrence? Discuss at least two points.

Maconochie succeeded far better than could be anticipated with his "mark" system, but the political unpopularity of what he was doing eventually resulted in his recall to England.

Compare and contrast the Pennsylvania prison model with the Auburn Silent System.

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Community Corrections Diversion and Probation

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail Detention and Short Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience Males

The Prison Experience Females

Prisoners Apos Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Corrections Professional: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities

Filters