Question 1

Prisons typically prohibit inmates from having cell phones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In inmate jargon a shank is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a corrupt correctional officer 
B)  a homemade weapon 
C)  a trip to solitary confinement 
D)  early release 
A)  a corrupt correctional officer 
B)  a homemade weapon 
C)  a trip to solitary confinement 
D)  early release B

Question 3

Discuss the notion of prisonization. What contributes to such a phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Prisonization refers to the process by which individuals adapt to the social and psychological norms of prison life. This can include adopting the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the prison environment, as well as developing coping mechanisms to survive within the confines of incarceration.

Several factors contribute to the phenomenon of prisonization. Firstly, the structure and routine of prison life can lead to a sense of dependency on the institution, as inmates become accustomed to the strict schedules and regulations imposed upon them. This can result in a loss of autonomy and self-reliance, leading to a reliance on the prison system for basic needs and decision-making.

Additionally, the social dynamics within prisons, including the formation of inmate hierarchies and the prevalence of violence and coercion, can contribute to prisonization. In order to navigate these dynamics and ensure their safety, inmates may adopt the values and behaviors of the dominant prison subculture, including aggression, distrust of authority, and a disregard for societal norms.

Furthermore, the lack of opportunities for personal growth and rehabilitation within the prison system can also contribute to prisonization. Without access to education, vocational training, or mental health support, inmates may become resigned to their circumstances and internalize the belief that they are unfit for reintegration into society.

Overall, the combination of institutional structure, social dynamics, and limited opportunities for growth and rehabilitation all contribute to the phenomenon of prisonization, shaping the attitudes and behaviors of individuals within the prison environment.

Question 4

One of the most significant pains of imprisonment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of meaningful work 
B)  abstinence from tobacco 
C)  lack of heterosexual relationships 
D)  lack of educational opportunities 
A)  lack of meaningful work 
B)  abstinence from tobacco 
C)  lack of heterosexual relationships 
D)  lack of educational opportunities

Question 5

One of the "prison tourists" who came to the United States in 1840 was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enoch Wines 
B)  Charles Dickens 
C)  Zebulon Brockway 
D)  Napoleon Bonaparte 
A)  Enoch Wines 
B)  Charles Dickens 
C)  Zebulon Brockway 
D)  Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 6

Inmates new to prison life are sometimes labeled:

Accepted Answer

A)  fish 
B)  birds 
C)  targets 
D)  pals 
A)  fish 
B)  birds 
C)  targets 
D)  pals

Question 7

Gresham Sykes developed the notion of the "pains of imprisonment." What is meant by this concept and what are some of the elements associated with it?

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "pains of imprisonmen

Question 8

What do we mean by an inmate subculture? What characteristics and features are associated with such a subculture?

Accepted Answer

An inmate subculture refers to the uniqu

Question 9

In inmate jargon a "cowboy" is an inmate who demonstrates a tough demeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prison gangs may be labeled:

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic terror groups 
B)  violence control groups 
C)  security threat groups 
D)  drug distribution cartels 
A)  domestic terror groups 
B)  violence control groups 
C)  security threat groups 
D)  drug distribution cartels

Question 11

Prisonization is most likely to occur with inmates serving short sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which former Illinois correctional officer described the prison subculture in his book The Prison Community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edwin Sutherland 
B)  Donald Clemmer 
C)  Travis Hirschi 
D)  Samuel Walker 
A)  Edwin Sutherland 
B)  Donald Clemmer 
C)  Travis Hirschi 
D)  Samuel Walker

Question 13

Conjugal visits for inmates with their spouses/significant others are available in ______ states.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  12 
C)  25 
D)  50 
A)  4 
B)  12 
C)  25 
D)  50

Question 14

We generally have thorough reports involving cases of forced inmate sexual assaults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Solitary confinement may be labeled administrative segregation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Homemade alcohol concocted by inmates is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hooch 
B)  brew 
C)  gas 
D)  float 
A)  hooch 
B)  brew 
C)  gas 
D)  float

Question 17

Which of the following is not associated with the convict code discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't exploit other inmates. 
B)  Punish violators quickly and severely. 
C)  Get the most out of treatment programs. 
D)  Don't be weak. 
A)  Don't exploit other inmates. 
B)  Punish violators quickly and severely. 
C)  Get the most out of treatment programs. 
D)  Don't be weak.

Question 18

The number of inmates a facility is designed to hold is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  average daily population 
B)  control system 
C)  rated capacity 
D)  design overview 
A)  average daily population 
B)  control system 
C)  rated capacity 
D)  design overview

Question 19

A study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that ______ of the reported cases of sexual victimization in prison were between staff members and inmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  100% 
B)  75% 
C)  66 % 
D)  58% 
A)  100% 
B)  75% 
C)  66 % 
D)  58%

Question 20

Younger inmates typically pose more institutional problems for prisons than older inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Prisons typically prohibit inmates from having cell phones.

In inmate jargon a shank is:

Discuss the notion of prisonization. What contributes to such a phenomenon?

One of the most significant pains of imprisonment is:

One of the "prison tourists" who came to the United States in 1840 was:

Inmates new to prison life are sometimes labeled:

Gresham Sykes developed the notion of the "pains of imprisonment." What is meant by this concept and what are some of the elements associated with it?

What do we mean by an inmate subculture? What characteristics and features are associated with such a subculture?

In inmate jargon a "cowboy" is an inmate who demonstrates a tough demeanor.

Prison gangs may be labeled:

Prisonization is most likely to occur with inmates serving short sentences.

Which former Illinois correctional officer described the prison subculture in his book The Prison Community?

Conjugal visits for inmates with their spouses/significant others are available in ______ states.

We generally have thorough reports involving cases of forced inmate sexual assaults.

Solitary confinement may be labeled administrative segregation.

Homemade alcohol concocted by inmates is called:

Which of the following is not associated with the convict code discussed in the text?

The number of inmates a facility is designed to hold is called the:

A study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that ______ of the reported cases of sexual victimization in prison were between staff members and inmates.

Younger inmates typically pose more institutional problems for prisons than older inmates.

Introduction to Corrections

A Brief History of Punishments and Corrections

Sentencing and Criminal Sanctions

Probation and Community Corrections

Jails and Detention Facilities

Institutional Corrections

Correctional Personnel

Living and Dying in Prison

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Gender Issues in Corrections

Corrections Law and Inmate Litigation

The Future of Corrections

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Exam 8: Prisoners and Prison Life

Prisons typically prohibit inmates from having cell phones.

In inmate jargon a shank is:

Discuss the notion of prisonization. What contributes to such a phenomenon?

One of the most significant pains of imprisonment is:

One of the "prison tourists" who came to the United States in 1840 was:

Inmates new to prison life are sometimes labeled:

Gresham Sykes developed the notion of the "pains of imprisonment." What is meant by this concept and what are some of the elements associated with it?

What do we mean by an inmate subculture? What characteristics and features are associated with such a subculture?

In inmate jargon a "cowboy" is an inmate who demonstrates a tough demeanor.

Prison gangs may be labeled:

Prisonization is most likely to occur with inmates serving short sentences.

Which former Illinois correctional officer described the prison subculture in his book The Prison Community?

Conjugal visits for inmates with their spouses/significant others are available in ______ states.

We generally have thorough reports involving cases of forced inmate sexual assaults.

Solitary confinement may be labeled administrative segregation.

Homemade alcohol concocted by inmates is called:

Which of the following is not associated with the convict code discussed in the text?

The number of inmates a facility is designed to hold is called the:

A study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that ______ of the reported cases of sexual victimization in prison were between staff members and inmates.

Younger inmates typically pose more institutional problems for prisons than older inmates.

Introduction to Corrections

A Brief History of Punishments and Corrections

Sentencing and Criminal Sanctions

Probation and Community Corrections

Jails and Detention Facilities

Institutional Corrections

Correctional Personnel

Living and Dying in Prison

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Gender Issues in Corrections

Corrections Law and Inmate Litigation

The Future of Corrections

Juvenile Justice: Trends, Policies, and Challenges

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