Question 1

Which of the following are true characteristics of the Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was a congregate system 
B)  It was promoted as a less expensive alternative to the solitary system, and one that could generate revenue for the state through inmates' work in prison factories 
C)  The inmates were not completely isolated from one another 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It was a congregate system 
B)  It was promoted as a less expensive alternative to the solitary system, and one that could generate revenue for the state through inmates' work in prison factories 
C)  The inmates were not completely isolated from one another 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

There are five things that are withheld from inmates. Having more writing paper than is allowed is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Deprivation of liberty 
B)  Deprivation of goods and services 
C)  Deprivation of autonomy 
D)  Deprivation of security 
A)  Deprivation of liberty 
B)  Deprivation of goods and services 
C)  Deprivation of autonomy 
D)  Deprivation of security

Question 3

Parole and early release were viewed as problematic and mandatory sentences were imposed as a new solution. Mandatory sentences have now come to be viewed as problematic, due to the essential tension of finance. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The panacea phenomenon 
B)  Probation 
C)  Mark system 
D)  Deprivation of autonomy 
A)  The panacea phenomenon 
B)  Probation 
C)  Mark system 
D)  Deprivation of autonomy

Question 4

Overall crime rates in the United States are dramatically higher than those in other industrial democracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Constitution is a benchmark for what is or is not legally permissible within corrections, as policies are judged against it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In place of relying on prisons, President Johnson's report recommended increased support for probation and other correctional programs that would be based in the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Talk About:
-Total institution

Accepted Answer

The inmate in a pris

Question 8

Talk About:
-Intermediate sanctions

Accepted Answer

These alternatives f

Question 9

Talk About:
-House arrest

Accepted Answer

Offenders

Question 10

Split sentencing is not associated with reductions in recidivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Talk About:
-Halfway house

Accepted Answer

A facility that provides vario

Question 12

Talk About:
-Essential tension

Accepted Answer

A conflict between i

Question 13

Financial concerns do not drive correctional policy decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Talk About:
-Importation Hypothesis

Accepted Answer

Inmates bring their attitudes

Question 15

Talk About:
-Congregate system

Accepted Answer

This system was promoted as a

Question 16

Talk About:
-Security level

Accepted Answer

Differences center on issues such as how

Question 17

Many states have reduced the use of parole because of truth-in-sentencing laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Eastern State Penitentiary is an example of a solitary system. The aspects that made it a solitary system included:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inmates had no human contact and were in utter silence 
B)  Inmates stayed in their cells for the duration of their sentences 
C)  Inmates could read the Bible and reflect on their past deeds, working toward rehabilitation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Inmates had no human contact and were in utter silence 
B)  Inmates stayed in their cells for the duration of their sentences 
C)  Inmates could read the Bible and reflect on their past deeds, working toward rehabilitation 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Designed for offenders who are high-risk or who have not been successful on regular probation, intensive supervision probation (ISP) is a much more structured form of probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Talk About:
-Probation

Accepted Answer

A punishment given by a judge

Which of the following are true characteristics of the Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York?

There are five things that are withheld from inmates. Having more writing paper than is allowed is an example of:

Parole and early release were viewed as problematic and mandatory sentences were imposed as a new solution. Mandatory sentences have now come to be viewed as problematic, due to the essential tension of finance. This is an example of:

Overall crime rates in the United States are dramatically higher than those in other industrial democracies.

The Constitution is a benchmark for what is or is not legally permissible within corrections, as policies are judged against it.

In place of relying on prisons, President Johnson's report recommended increased support for probation and other correctional programs that would be based in the community.

Talk About: -Total institution

Talk About: -Intermediate sanctions

Talk About: -House arrest

Split sentencing is not associated with reductions in recidivism.

Talk About: -Halfway house

Talk About: -Essential tension

Financial concerns do not drive correctional policy decision making.

Talk About: -Importation Hypothesis

Talk About: -Congregate system

Talk About: -Security level

Many states have reduced the use of parole because of truth-in-sentencing laws.

Eastern State Penitentiary is an example of a solitary system. The aspects that made it a solitary system included:

Designed for offenders who are high-risk or who have not been successful on regular probation, intensive supervision probation (ISP) is a much more structured form of probation.

Talk About: -Probation

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Exam 13: Core Concepts of US Correctional Theory and Practice

Which of the following are true characteristics of the Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York?

There are five things that are withheld from inmates. Having more writing paper than is allowed is an example of:

Parole and early release were viewed as problematic and mandatory sentences were imposed as a new solution. Mandatory sentences have now come to be viewed as problematic, due to the essential tension of finance. This is an example of:

Overall crime rates in the United States are dramatically higher than those in other industrial democracies.

The Constitution is a benchmark for what is or is not legally permissible within corrections, as policies are judged against it.

In place of relying on prisons, President Johnson's report recommended increased support for probation and other correctional programs that would be based in the community.

Talk About: -Total institution

Talk About: -Intermediate sanctions

Talk About: -House arrest

Split sentencing is not associated with reductions in recidivism.

Talk About: -Halfway house

Talk About: -Essential tension

Financial concerns do not drive correctional policy decision making.

Talk About: -Importation Hypothesis

Talk About: -Congregate system

Talk About: -Security level

Many states have reduced the use of parole because of truth-in-sentencing laws.

Eastern State Penitentiary is an example of a solitary system. The aspects that made it a solitary system included:

Designed for offenders who are high-risk or who have not been successful on regular probation, intensive supervision probation (ISP) is a much more structured form of probation.

Talk About: -Probation

Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice, Society, and Morality

Criminal Justice and Legal Philosophy

Theories of Deviance and Social Control

Theories of Criminal Behavior

Concepts of Justice

Concepts of Justice Policy

Concepts of Criminal Procedure

Criminal Law

Criminal Punishment

Core Concepts of US Policing

Core Concepts of US Court Systems

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