Question 1

Martinson's results and conclusions received widespread support because which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  there was little research available aside from Martinson's work 
B)  the results provided overwhelming support 
C)  given the prevailing social context people were ready to hear what they already "knew to be true" 
D)  the high quality study ensured that the results were true 
A)  there was little research available aside from Martinson's work 
B)  the results provided overwhelming support 
C)  given the prevailing social context people were ready to hear what they already "knew to be true" 
D)  the high quality study ensured that the results were true

Question 2

The word penitentiary is important because it represents which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the view that prisons might be used to morally reform offenders 
B)  the view that prisons should have maximum security measures in place 
C)  the view that prisons are needed to hold offenders in a confined area to protect society 
D)  the view that prisons are not necessary to protect society and should be minimally used 
A)  the view that prisons might be used to morally reform offenders 
B)  the view that prisons should have maximum security measures in place 
C)  the view that prisons are needed to hold offenders in a confined area to protect society 
D)  the view that prisons are not necessary to protect society and should be minimally used

Question 3

What are the two major limitations and biases of correctional policies? How do they affect the effectiveness and implementation of policies today?

Accepted Answer

The two major limitations and biases of

Question 4

Correctional theories that are implemented are most affected by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  existing policies 
B)  the prevailing social context 
C)  the number of incarcerated criminals 
D)  the efficiency of the theory 
A)  existing policies 
B)  the prevailing social context 
C)  the number of incarcerated criminals 
D)  the efficiency of the theory

Question 5

Rehabilitation attempts to assist which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  probation and parole officers 
B)  victims and society 
C)  politicians 
D)  offenders and society 
A)  probation and parole officers 
B)  victims and society 
C)  politicians 
D)  offenders and society

Martinson's results and conclusions received widespread support because which of the following:

The word penitentiary is important because it represents which of the following?

What are the two major limitations and biases of correctional policies? How do they affect the effectiveness and implementation of policies today?

Correctional theories that are implemented are most affected by which of the following?

Rehabilitation attempts to assist which of the following?

From Theory to Policy: Evidence-Based Corrections

From Theory to Policy: Evidence-Based Corrections

Correctional Theory in Crisis: Americas Changing Context

Just Deserts: Doing Justice or Getting Tough

Just Deserts: Doing Justice or Getting Tough

Deterrence: Scaring Offenders Straight

Deterrence: Scaring Offenders Straight

Incapacitation: Locking up the Wicked

Incapacitation: Locking up the Wicked

Restorative Justice: Reintegrative Shaming

Restorative Justice: Reintegrative Shaming

Rehabilitation: What Works to Change Offenders

Rehabilitation: What Works to Change Offenders

Reentry: Saving Offenders From a Life in Crime

Reentry: Saving Offenders From a Life in Crime

Early Intervention: Saving Children From a Life in Crime

Early Intervention: Saving Children From a Life in Crime

Six Correctional Lessons: Choosing Our Future

Six Correctional Lessons: Choosing Our Future

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Exam 2: Correctional Theory in Crisis: Americas Changing Context

Martinson's results and conclusions received widespread support because which of the following:

The word penitentiary is important because it represents which of the following?

What are the two major limitations and biases of correctional policies? How do they affect the effectiveness and implementation of policies today?

Correctional theories that are implemented are most affected by which of the following?

Rehabilitation attempts to assist which of the following?

From Theory to Policy: Evidence-Based Corrections

From Theory to Policy: Evidence-Based Corrections

Correctional Theory in Crisis: Americas Changing Context

Just Deserts: Doing Justice or Getting Tough

Just Deserts: Doing Justice or Getting Tough

Deterrence: Scaring Offenders Straight

Deterrence: Scaring Offenders Straight

Incapacitation: Locking up the Wicked

Incapacitation: Locking up the Wicked

Restorative Justice: Reintegrative Shaming

Restorative Justice: Reintegrative Shaming

Rehabilitation: What Works to Change Offenders

Rehabilitation: What Works to Change Offenders

Reentry: Saving Offenders From a Life in Crime

Reentry: Saving Offenders From a Life in Crime

Early Intervention: Saving Children From a Life in Crime

Early Intervention: Saving Children From a Life in Crime

Six Correctional Lessons: Choosing Our Future

Six Correctional Lessons: Choosing Our Future

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