Deck 9: The Staff World: Managing the Prison Population

Question 1

Inmates' beliefs that a correctional officer can and will punish disobedience give the officer _____ power.

A)legitimate
B)expert
C)reward
D)coercive

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A correctional officer who provides commodities to the inmate population is exhibiting the personality type of a _____.

A)reformer
B)turnkey
C)merchant
D)climber

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The tension between prison staff members and inmates that arise out of the correctional setting is called a _____.

A)structured conflict
B)unstructured conflict
C)staff subculture
D)inmate subculture

Answer 3

A

Question 4

While blacks account for 12% of the U.S.population they account for _____ of the correctional workforce.

A)12%
B)15%
C)21%
D)34%

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of gain time?

A)It is the time provided to an inmate,during incarceration,to study religious texts.
B)It is the time provided to inmate for meeting with friends and family members.
C)It is the time taken off an inmate's sentence for participating in certain positive activities.
D)It is the time taken by an inmate to complete their assigned tasks and duties.

Question 6

Psychologists,psychiatrists,medical doctors,nurses,medical aides,teachers,counselors,caseworkers,and ministers are called _____.

A)service and maintenance staff
B)program staff
C)clerical personnel
D)administrative staff

Question 7

Majors,captains,lieutenants,sergeants,and correctional officers charged primarily with maintaining order and security in a prison are called _____.

A)custodial staff
B)program staff
C)service and maintenance staff
D)administrative staff

Question 8

_____ power results from inmates' perceptions that certain correctional officers have valuable skills.

A)Referent
B)Expert
C)Reward
D)Coercive

Question 9

_____ power flows from "persuasive diplomacy."

A)Referent
B)Expert
C)Reward
D)Coercive

Question 10

Tom is a correctional officer who gives orders and enjoys the feeling of power that comes from ordering prison inmates.He is exhibiting the personality type of a _____.

A)reformer
B)dictator
C)merchant
D)friend

Question 11

_____ power gives officers the formal authority to command.

A)Legitimate
B)Coercive
C)Reward
D)Expert

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the officers code in a prison?

A)Avoid showing positive concern for fellow correctional officers.
B)Always support an inmate in a dispute with an officer.
C)Report a fellow correctional officer's bad behavior to higher authorities.
D)Maintain officer solidarity in dealings with all outside groups.

Question 13

_____ are most directly involved in managing the inmate population through daily contact with inmates.

A)Administrative staff
B)Program staff
C)Clerical personnel
D)Custodial staff

Question 14

The normal patterns of behavior expected of those holding particular social positions in prisons are called _____.

A)mores
B)folkways
C)laws
D)roles

Question 15

Which of the following groups would be most involved in encouraging prisoners to participate in educational,vocational,and treatment processes?

A)Service and maintenance staff
B)Program staff
C)Custodial staff
D)Administrative staff

Question 16

Aaron is a correctional officer who believes that close associations with inmates will make it easier to control them.He is exhibiting the personality type of a _____.

A)reformer
B)turnkey
C)merchant
D)friend

Question 17

The patterns of behavior expected of correctional staff members in particular jobs are called _____.

A)mores
B)rituals
C)staff roles
D)folkways

Question 18

Wardens,superintendents,assistant superintendents,and others charged with operating the institution and its programs and with setting policy are called _____.

A)service and maintenance staff
B)custodial staff
C)clerical personnel
D)administrative staff

Question 19

The beliefs,values,and behavior of correctional officers are known as the _____.

A)inmate authority
B)inmate subculture
C)staff authority
D)staff subculture

Question 20

Assigning desirable jobs to inmates with the intent of inducing cooperation is called _____ power.

A)referent
B)expert
C)reward
D)coercive

Question 21

Officers who control the keys and weapons in a prison and sometimes oversee visitation are called _____.

A)block officers
B)yard officers
C)perimeter security officers
D)administrative officers

Question 22

When an officer is using persuasive diplomacy,it is called expert power.

Question 23

A _____ is a correctional officer who constantly finds problems with the way a prison is run or with existing policies and rules.

A)reformer
B)turnkey
C)merchant
D)climber

Question 24

Officers who oversee the tasks of individual inmates and inmate work crews are called _____.

A)block officers
B)yard officers
C)perimeter security officers
D)work detail supervisors

Question 25

Prison inmates have a marginal social status and hence are likely to be vulnerable to recruitment by:

A)college fraternities
B)correctional employers
C)terrorist organizations
D)the military

Question 26

Psychologists,psychiatrists,medical doctors,nurses,teachers,and others who contract with a prison to provide services are called program staff.

Question 27

Officers assigned to gun towers and wall posts and are charged with preventing escapes and intrusions are called _____.

A)block officers
B)yard officers
C)perimeter security officers
D)work detail supervisors

Question 28

Officers who are responsible for supervising prison inmates in housing areas are called _____.

A)block officers
B)yard officers
C)perimeter security officers
D)work detail supervisors

Question 29

The tension between prison staff members and inmates that arise out of the correctional setting is called a structured conflict.

Question 30

Officers who supervise inmates in the prison athletic areas or recreational areas are called _____.

A)administrative officers
B)yard officers
C)perimeter security officers
D)work detail supervisors

Question 31

Many people believe that working in corrections is not financially rewarding unless an employee can rise to supervisory positions.

Question 32

A dictator type correctional officer likes to give orders and enjoys the feeling of power that comes from ordering inmates in a prison.

Question 33

Correctional officers dispense both formal and informal sanctions to induce cooperation among inmates.This is called reward power.

Question 34

_____ are experienced correctional officers used to temporarily replace officers who are sick or on vacation or to meet staffing shortages.

A)Block officers
B)Yard officers
C)Relief officers
D)Work detail supervisors

Question 35

A _____ usually interacts little with other correctional officers and does the minimum necessary to get though the workday in a prison.

A)climber
B)turnkey
C)merchant
D)reformer

Question 36

Time taken off an inmate's sentence for participating in certain activities such as going to school,learning a trade,and working in prison is called free time.

Question 37

Wardens,superintendents,assistant superintendents,and others charged with running a prison and its programs are called service staff.

Question 38

Correctional officers have power by virtue of their positions with the organization and have formal authority to command.This is called coercive power.

Question 39

While blacks account for 12% of the U.S.population they account for only 9% of the correctional workforce.

Question 40

Which of the following statements is true of the gender differences in correctional staff?

A)Female correctional officers admit to performing in a more aggressive style than men.
B)Female correctional officers use communication to gain inmate cooperation.
C)Gender has no impact on the difference in the number of assaults on correctional officers.
D)Determinants of job satisfaction are similar for male and female correctional officers.

Question 41

The patterns of behavior expected of correctional staff members in particular jobs are called _____.

Question 42

Correctional officers dispense both formal and informal sanctions to induce cooperation among inmates.This is called _____.

Question 43

Officers who control the keys and weapons and sometimes oversee visitation are called administrative officers.

Question 44

When a correctional officer is using persuasive diplomacy,it is called _____.

Question 45

Inmates' belief that a correctional officer can and will punish disobedience gives the officer _____.

Question 46

Correctional officers have power by virtue of their positions within the organization and have formal authority to command.This is called _____.

Question 47

Psychologists,psychiatrists,medical doctors,nurses,teachers,and others who contract with a prison to provide services are called _____ staff.

Question 48

Time taken off an inmate's sentence for participating in certain activities such as going to school,learning a trade,and working in prison is called _____.

Question 49

The inmates' perception that certain correctional officers have valuable skills gives rise to _____.

Question 50

A correctional officer who believes that close associations with inmates will make it easier to control them is called a friend.

Question 51

Wardens,superintendents,assistant superintendents,and others charged with running a prison and its programs are called _____ staff.

Question 52

Symptoms of stress can be psychological,behavioral,or physical.

Question 53

The normal patterns of behavior expected of those holding particular social positions are called _____.

Question 54

Correctional officers are always viewed by the public as well trained professionals.

Question 55

The officers who are responsible for supervising inmates in housing areas are called work detail supervisors.

Question 56

The _____ staff would be most involved in encouraging prisoners to participate in educational,vocational,and treatment processes.

Question 57

The tension between prison staff members and inmates that arises out of the correctional setting is called _____.

Question 58

Majors,captains,and correctional officers charged primarily with maintaining order and security in a prison are called _____ staff.

Question 59

Today's prison administrators must be concerned about inmate involvement in terrorist activities.

Question 60

Relief officers are experienced correctional officers who can replace any officer who is absent.

Question 61

_____ refers to the tension in a person's body or mind,resulting from physical,chemical,or emotional factors.

Question 62

The officers who supervise inmates in the prison athletic areas or recreational areas are called _____.

Question 63

Officers who control the keys and weapons and sometimes oversee visitation in a prison are called _____.

Question 64

The conflict in a correctional facility is _____ because it occurs within the confines of an organized institution.

Question 65

A _____ is a correctional officer who constantly finds problems with the way the institution is run or with existing policies and rules.

Question 66

Officers who oversee the tasks of individual inmates and inmate work crews in a prison are called _____.

Question 67

That which is done to support an organization's purpose is called its _____.

Question 68

_____ are experienced correctional officers who know and can perform almost any custody role in a prison and can replace any officer who is absent.

Question 69

The beliefs,values,and behaviors of prison employees that differ greatly from those of the inmates are called _____.

Question 70

While blacks account for 12% of the U.S.population they account for _____ of the correctional workforce.

Question 71

A correctional officer who likes to give orders and seems to enjoy the feeling of power that comes from ordering inmates around is called a _____.

Question 72

The officers assigned to security or gun towers and wall posts in a prison and are charged with preventing escapes and intrusions are called _____.

Question 73

Guidelines for correctional officers-e.g.,always go to the aid of an officer in distress,do not lug drugs,do not rat on other officers-are all part of the _____.

Question 74

The officers who are responsible for supervising inmates of a prison in housing areas are called _____.

Question 75

The planned future direction of an organization is called its _____.

Question 76

A correctional officer who believes that close association with inmates will make it easier to control the inmates is called a _____.

Question 77

A _____ officer usually interacts little with other officers and does the minimum necessary to get though the workday in a prison.

Question 78

A correctional officer who provides commodities to the inmate population is called a _____.