Question 1

Only nondangerous offenders who volunteer have any hope of benefiting from treatment within prison walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There has been an increase in funding to recreational services in prisons as a result of the recent no-frills prison policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the limitations of insight-based therapies in a prison context?

Accepted Answer

A) Inmates do not see themselves as having emotional problems. 
B) Inmates are reluctant to share their inner thoughts with therapists. 
C) Correctional treatment staff has little time to conduct ongoing therapy. 
D) All of these.

Question 4

The____________________ maintains that programs should consider offenders' situations as well as characteristics that may become barriers to success in a correctional program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The____________________ maintains that programs should consider offenders'...

Question 5

Martinson and colleagues' research about "nothing works" was most linked to which correctional philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A) rehabilitation 
B) restitution 
C) deterrence 
D) circle sentencing

Question 6

Types of visitation in prisons include:

Accepted Answer

A) closed visits and conjugal visits. 
B) limited-contact visits and conjugal visits. 
C) informal contact visits and freedom of grounds visits. 
D) all of these choices.

Question 7

Explain three types of insight therapies and the goals of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain three types of insight therapies and...

Question 8

Research studies have found that educational program participation is related to reduced rates of ________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research studies have found that educational program...

Question 9

Ted just entered the reception center of his state's correctional system. He is about to begin his 10-year prison sentence for the crime of armed robbery. During his classification, it becomes evident that Ted is in need of a wide variety of correctional treatment. Officer Smith is the official assessing Ted's needs. After going through Ted's file and meeting with him, Officer Smith quickly realizes that Ted has symptoms of a mental health problem. She believes he will need an individual-level treatment program. Which of the following is not an individual-level treatment program?

Accepted Answer

A) anger-management therapy 
B) behavior therapy 
C) cognitive-behavior therapy 
D) insight-based therapy

Question 10

The contract system, piece-price system, lease system, and public account system are all examples of ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The contract system, piece-price system, lease system,...

Question 11

Self-help programs are primarily run by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-help programs are primarily run by ____________________....

Exam 10: Correctional Programs and Services