Question 1

In a growing number of community control agencies, risk and needs assessments are being combined into a single instrument

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The developmental component of the Jesness Inventory-Revised (I-level) assumes that cognitive development:

Accepted Answer

A)  involves changes in qualitative thought processes. 
B)  has a strong affective component. 
C)  occurs through the stages of human development. 
D)  both a and c are correct 
A)  involves changes in qualitative thought processes. 
B)  has a strong affective component. 
C)  occurs through the stages of human development. 
D)  both a and c are correct

Question 3

Andrews and Bonta noted a number of common criminogenic needs. Which of the following is not a criminogenic need?

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial associates 
B)  antisocial values and attitudes 
C)  antisocial personality characteristics 
D)  family history of antisocial behavior 
A)  antisocial associates 
B)  antisocial values and attitudes 
C)  antisocial personality characteristics 
D)  family history of antisocial behavior

Question 4

Only recently have classification systems addressed correctional goals of security and custody

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Adult Internal Management System (AIMS) differs from all other systems because the classification does not directly involve input from the client.-------------------------------

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Conforming to whoever has the power at the moment and seeing self as less powerful than others best describes which subtype of the I-level classification system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asocial Passive 
B)  Immature Conformist 
C)  Cultural Conformist 
D)  Cultural Identifier 
A)  Asocial Passive 
B)  Immature Conformist 
C)  Cultural Conformist 
D)  Cultural Identifier

Question 7

What do authors mean when referring to the "myth of efficiency?"

Accepted Answer

When authors refer to the "myth of effic

Question 8

Which of the following is not true regarding criminal classification systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually administered to clients at the point of intake. 
B)  They assist correctional decision makers in allocating resources efficiently. 
C)  They have become more subjective over the past 20 years. 
D)  They can enhance treatment effectiveness. 
A)  They are usually administered to clients at the point of intake. 
B)  They assist correctional decision makers in allocating resources efficiently. 
C)  They have become more subjective over the past 20 years. 
D)  They can enhance treatment effectiveness.

Question 9

Why is it unethical to use a classification system that is not known to be valid?

Accepted Answer

Using a classification system that is no

Question 10

Responsivity is a vehicle for making differential treatment assignments

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the five personality types that can be diagnosed in the Adult Internal Management System?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate-Dependent 
B)  Neurotic-Anxious 
C)  Manipulative 
D)  Neurotic Acting-Out 
A)  Inadequate-Dependent 
B)  Neurotic-Anxious 
C)  Manipulative 
D)  Neurotic Acting-Out

Question 12

What is meant by the statement that a classification system should be valid and reliable?

Accepted Answer

The statement that a classification syst

Question 13

Most states have examined their classification instruments and have found them to be valid for justice-involved women

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why is validity regarding classification systems an ethical consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  clients can be profoundly affected by their correctional classification. 
B)  risk assessments sometimes determine early prison release. 
C)  prison classification systems determine whether a client will be placed in a minimum-custody facility or in a medium- or maximum-custody facility. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  clients can be profoundly affected by their correctional classification. 
B)  risk assessments sometimes determine early prison release. 
C)  prison classification systems determine whether a client will be placed in a minimum-custody facility or in a medium- or maximum-custody facility. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Classification subgrouping assists the correctional program in all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  predictions about future behavior 
B)  identifying client needs 
C)  allocation of staff and other program resources 
D)  classification subgrouping assists the correctional program in all of the above activities 
A)  predictions about future behavior 
B)  identifying client needs 
C)  allocation of staff and other program resources 
D)  classification subgrouping assists the correctional program in all of the above activities

Question 16

The Interpersonal Maturity Level (I-Level) is a classification system based on the ways in which people view themselves and others, as well as the ways in which they interact with others

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Distinguish among the risk principle, the needs principle, and the responsivity principle. How is each important to correctional treatment efforts?

Accepted Answer

The risk principle, the needs principle,

Question 18

Correctional classification represents one of the most popular innovations in the treatment technology of the 1960s and 1970s

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What purposes are served by correctional classification?

Accepted Answer

Correctional classification serves sever

Question 20

The treatment implications of the risk principle include:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying high-, medium-, and low-risk clients. 
B)  directing intensive treatment efforts to high- and medium-risk clients. 
C)  refraining from assigning low-risk clients to intensive interventions. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  identifying high-, medium-, and low-risk clients. 
B)  directing intensive treatment efforts to high- and medium-risk clients. 
C)  refraining from assigning low-risk clients to intensive interventions. 
D)  all of the above

In a growing number of community control agencies, risk and needs assessments are being combined into a single instrument

The developmental component of the Jesness Inventory-Revised (I-level) assumes that cognitive development:

Andrews and Bonta noted a number of common criminogenic needs. Which of the following is not a criminogenic need?

Only recently have classification systems addressed correctional goals of security and custody

The Adult Internal Management System (AIMS) differs from all other systems because the classification does not directly involve input from the client.-------------------------------

Conforming to whoever has the power at the moment and seeing self as less powerful than others best describes which subtype of the I-level classification system?

What do authors mean when referring to the "myth of efficiency?"

Which of the following is not true regarding criminal classification systems?

Why is it unethical to use a classification system that is not known to be valid?

Responsivity is a vehicle for making differential treatment assignments

Which of the following is not one of the five personality types that can be diagnosed in the Adult Internal Management System?

What is meant by the statement that a classification system should be valid and reliable?

Most states have examined their classification instruments and have found them to be valid for justice-involved women

Why is validity regarding classification systems an ethical consideration?

Classification subgrouping assists the correctional program in all but which of the following?

The Interpersonal Maturity Level (I-Level) is a classification system based on the ways in which people view themselves and others, as well as the ways in which they interact with others

Distinguish among the risk principle, the needs principle, and the responsivity principle. How is each important to correctional treatment efforts?

Correctional classification represents one of the most popular innovations in the treatment technology of the 1960s and 1970s

What purposes are served by correctional classification?

The treatment implications of the risk principle include:

The Process of Correctional Counseling and Treatment

Understanding the Special Challenges Faced by the Correctional Counselor

Community Corrections Officers As Change Agents

Correctional Treatment: Accomplishments and Realities

Assessment and Diagnosis of Correctional Clients

Case Planning and Case Management

Behavioral Interventions

Cognitive Interventions

Social Learning Interventions

Family Interventions

Treating Clients With Substance Abuse

Treating System-Involved Women

Treating Clients Who Commit Sex Offenses

Treating Clients With Severe Antisocial Behavior and Psychopathy

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Exam 6: An Overview of Correctional Classification Systems

In a growing number of community control agencies, risk and needs assessments are being combined into a single instrument

The developmental component of the Jesness Inventory-Revised (I-level) assumes that cognitive development:

Andrews and Bonta noted a number of common criminogenic needs. Which of the following is not a criminogenic need?

Only recently have classification systems addressed correctional goals of security and custody

The Adult Internal Management System (AIMS) differs from all other systems because the classification does not directly involve input from the client.-------------------------------

Conforming to whoever has the power at the moment and seeing self as less powerful than others best describes which subtype of the I-level classification system?

What do authors mean when referring to the "myth of efficiency?"

Which of the following is not true regarding criminal classification systems?

Why is it unethical to use a classification system that is not known to be valid?

Responsivity is a vehicle for making differential treatment assignments

Which of the following is not one of the five personality types that can be diagnosed in the Adult Internal Management System?

What is meant by the statement that a classification system should be valid and reliable?

Most states have examined their classification instruments and have found them to be valid for justice-involved women

Why is validity regarding classification systems an ethical consideration?

Classification subgrouping assists the correctional program in all but which of the following?

The Interpersonal Maturity Level (I-Level) is a classification system based on the ways in which people view themselves and others, as well as the ways in which they interact with others

Distinguish among the risk principle, the needs principle, and the responsivity principle. How is each important to correctional treatment efforts?

Correctional classification represents one of the most popular innovations in the treatment technology of the 1960s and 1970s

What purposes are served by correctional classification?

The treatment implications of the risk principle include:

The Process of Correctional Counseling and Treatment

Understanding the Special Challenges Faced by the Correctional Counselor

Community Corrections Officers As Change Agents

Correctional Treatment: Accomplishments and Realities

Assessment and Diagnosis of Correctional Clients

Case Planning and Case Management

Behavioral Interventions

Cognitive Interventions

Social Learning Interventions

Family Interventions

Treating Clients With Substance Abuse

Treating System-Involved Women

Treating Clients Who Commit Sex Offenses

Treating Clients With Severe Antisocial Behavior and Psychopathy

Filters