Question 1

The focus of correctional punishment since the 1980's has largely been rehabilitative

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The majority of felony offenders are given a prison or jail sentence

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The period of the 1960's through 1974 has been called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Get tough era 
B)  Rehabilitative era 
C)  Progressive movement 
D)  Outlaw era B

Question 4

Which type of deterrence has a goal of discouraging others from future offending?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute 
B)  Marginal 
C)  General 
D)  Specific

Question 5

Increased availability of diversion programs has resulted in net widening

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Net widening refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Placing more offenders in prison 
B)  Providing diversion programs to those who would otherwise receive jail or prison 
C)  Diversion programs being used for minor crimes instead of the intended offenders 
D)  Legal barriers that remove civil rights such as voting

Question 7

Single parent households are considered a collateral cost of imprisonment

Accepted Answer