Question 1

President Johnson's Great Society programs encouraged a "hard line on crime" approach in the 1960's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Simon argues that efforts for control and surveillance have extended beyond the criminal justice system to also impact:

Accepted Answer

A)  Families 
B)  Schools 
C)  Workplaces 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

A split sentence requires an offender to spend time in a jail or prison before serving the remainder of the sentence on probation in the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following demonstrate mortification?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prisoner's name is replaced with an inmate number 
B)  Institutional clothing replaces individual attire 
C)  Personal property that reflects one's interests is limited 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

This system was based on Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York. Auburn was promoted as a less expensive alternative to the solitary system, and one that could generate revenue for the state through inmates' work in prison factories. This demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  The congregate system 
B)  The solitary system 
C)  Prison farms 
D)  The jail system

Question 6

The concept of a conflict between ideals of what should be, and the observable world as it actually is.

Accepted Answer

A)  Split sentence 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Essential tension 
D)  Culture of control

Question 7

Some states have abolished parole, and many inmates now serve close to their full sentence regardless of participation in programs or rehabilitative efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

John Augustus is recognized as being the nation's first probation officer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The rules make decisions for inmates, meaning that inmates lose the ability to decide such things as when and where to eat, what to read, what to wear, when to exercise, and so on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deprivation of liberty 
B)  Deprivation of goods and services 
C)  Deprivation of autonomy 
D)  Deprivation of security

Question 10

Walnut Street Jail was ultimately transformed into a Pennsylvania state prison in 1794, clearly establishing the state as having primary responsibility for offenders who commit serious crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Talk About:
-Corrections

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Corrections...

Question 12

The congregate system was the one most adopted by other states, but the system of strict silence and the practice of housing only one inmate per cell were abandoned due to overcrowding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Talk About:
-Parole

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Parole...

Question 14

This is marked by a desire for security, orderliness, and control, for the management of risk and the taming of chance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture of power 
B)  Culture of control 
C)  Culture of security 
D)  Culture of dominance

Question 15

A halfway house is a facility that provides various educational and counseling programs in a setting that is more home-like, and has greater freedoms, than a prison or jail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Probation is a punishment given by a judge that allows the offender to remain in the community instead of being sent to jail or prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Talk About:
-Jail

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Jail...

Question 18

Jails are short-term facilities designed to house persons accused of crimes who are awaiting trial as well as convicted offenders who have short sentences, usually less than one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Talk About:
-Quantitative scales

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Quantitative scales...

Question 20

Talk About:
-Banishment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Banishment...

Exam 13: Core Concepts of US Correctional Theory and Practice

President Johnson's Great Society programs encouraged a "hard line on crime" approach in the 1960's.

Simon argues that efforts for control and surveillance have extended beyond the criminal justice system to also impact:

A split sentence requires an offender to spend time in a jail or prison before serving the remainder of the sentence on probation in the community.

Which of the following demonstrate mortification?

This system was based on Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York. Auburn was promoted as a less expensive alternative to the solitary system, and one that could generate revenue for the state through inmates' work in prison factories. This demonstrates:

The concept of a conflict between ideals of what should be, and the observable world as it actually is.

Some states have abolished parole, and many inmates now serve close to their full sentence regardless of participation in programs or rehabilitative efforts.

John Augustus is recognized as being the nation's first probation officer.

The rules make decisions for inmates, meaning that inmates lose the ability to decide such things as when and where to eat, what to read, what to wear, when to exercise, and so on.

Walnut Street Jail was ultimately transformed into a Pennsylvania state prison in 1794, clearly establishing the state as having primary responsibility for offenders who commit serious crimes.

Talk About: -Corrections

The congregate system was the one most adopted by other states, but the system of strict silence and the practice of housing only one inmate per cell were abandoned due to overcrowding.

Talk About: -Parole

This is marked by a desire for security, orderliness, and control, for the management of risk and the taming of chance.

A halfway house is a facility that provides various educational and counseling programs in a setting that is more home-like, and has greater freedoms, than a prison or jail.

Probation is a punishment given by a judge that allows the offender to remain in the community instead of being sent to jail or prison.

Talk About: -Jail

Jails are short-term facilities designed to house persons accused of crimes who are awaiting trial as well as convicted offenders who have short sentences, usually less than one year.

Talk About: -Quantitative scales

Talk About: -Banishment