Question 1

The purpose of rehabilitation is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   change factors that are causing offenders to break the law
B)   make sure that offenders are punished for their crime
C)   reduce harm to the offender, victim, and community
D)   scare the public straight A

Question 2

Compare and contrast the role of insider and outsider knowledge. Do they share similarities? What are the differences?

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Insider knowledge refers to information and understanding that comes from being a part of a particular group or organization, while outsider knowledge refers to information and understanding that comes from an external perspective. Both insider and outsider knowledge play important roles in various contexts, and they do share some similarities.

One similarity is that both insider and outsider knowledge can provide valuable insights and perspectives. Insider knowledge can offer a deep understanding of the inner workings and dynamics of a group or organization, while outsider knowledge can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that may not be apparent to those within the group. Both types of knowledge can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of a situation or problem.

However, there are also significant differences between insider and outsider knowledge. Insider knowledge is often based on firsthand experience and intimate familiarity with the subject matter, which can provide a level of depth and nuance that may be lacking in outsider knowledge. On the other hand, outsider knowledge can offer a more objective and impartial viewpoint, as it is not influenced by the biases and dynamics of the group or organization.

Another difference is the level of access to information. Insider knowledge may have access to privileged information and insights that are not available to outsiders, while outsider knowledge may have access to a broader range of perspectives and information sources that insiders may not have considered.

In conclusion, while insider and outsider knowledge share some similarities in their ability to provide valuable insights and perspectives, they also have significant differences in terms of depth, objectivity, and access to information. Both types of knowledge are important and can complement each other in various contexts.

Question 3

Utilitarian goals only "make sense" if they have utility or _______ :

Accepted Answer

A)   benefits
B)   opinions
C)   no morals
D)   common sense A

Question 4

Discuss how baseball (Moneyball) and evidence-based corrections are related. What are the similarities and differences?

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Question 5

A utilitarian theory is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   punishing offenders as an end in and of itself
B)   a theory that is used for correctional institutions
C)   a theory that is guided by evidence-based practices
D)   seeking to sanction offenders not simply to sanction them, but for some other purpose (e.g., reduce crime)

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the retribution or just deserts perspective is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   offenders must restore the victims and communities they harmed
B)   crime can only be prevented by interventions early in life
C)   people need to be taught that "crime does not pay"
D)   people who harm others deserve to be harmed equally in response

Question 7

Which of the following statements describes the opportunity cost that incapacitation theory confronts?

Accepted Answer

A)   money should be devoted to preventing crime as opposed to punishing those who commit crime
B)   the cost of prisons is difficult to maintain
C)   money devoted to prisons cannot be used elsewhere
D)   money spent on rehabilitation is more effective than incapacitation

Question 8

Which of the following is not a limitation associated with insider knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)   the N-of-1 problem
B)   the selectivity-of-perceptions problem
C)   the interpersonal-bias problem
D)   the conflicting-personal-experience problem

Question 9

Which theory is the only non-utilitarian perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)   deterrence
B)   rehabilitation
C)   retribution/just deserts
D)   incapacitation

Question 10

Which of the following statements describes the inherent logic of early intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   if it is not broke, why fix it?
B)   they all come back
C)   if you do the crime, you will do the time
D)   if something can be prevented, then why not do so?

Question 11

Which of the following perspectives suggest that crime can be prevented by intervening through biological, psychological, and social conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   deterrence
B)   restorative justice
C)   reentry
D)   early intervention

Question 12

Approximately how many state and federal prisoners are returned to society each year?

Accepted Answer

A)   1.0 million
B)   600,000
C)   5,000
D)   100,000

Question 13

According to incapacitation theory, which is not one of the ways to reduce crime?

Accepted Answer

A)   indiscriminate incapacitation
B)   incapacitation effect
C)   collective incapacitation
D)   selective incapacitation

Question 14

Which of the following statements about outsider knowledge is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   knowledge based on personal experience
B)   knowledge from someone who has been incarcerated in a correctional facility
C)   knowledge based on someone who works in the agency
D)   knowledge from empirical data

Question 15

Compare and contrast the role of utilitarian and non-utilitarian theories of corrections. What are the main components underlying each perspective?

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Question 16

Which of the following is not a component of rival correctional theories?

Accepted Answer

A)   there is a statement or goal of corrections
B)   the theory must "do no harm"
C)   each theory has an implicit or explicit blueprint for how the correctional system should be arranged
D)   the theory must make a claim of effectiveness

Question 17

According to reentry theory, which of the following is not a phase in which programs can be undertaken?

Accepted Answer

A)   fully after incarceration
B)   during sentencing
C)   during incarceration
D)   during a period that spans or follows incarceration

Question 18

Which of the following statements is an example of correctional quackery?

Accepted Answer

A)   using correctional interventions based on results from a meta-analysis of 150 studies
B)   using correctional interventions based on empirical evidence
C)   using correctional interventions based on previous experience
D)   using correctional interventions based on previous successful interventions

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the purpose of correctional theories is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   correctional theories identify what the purpose of the correctional system should be
B)   the popularity of competing correctional theories has been shaped by the prevailing social context
C)   theories should be developed based on gut feelings or intuitive knowledge
D)   the key to knowing what does and does not work is evidence-based data

Question 20

Which of the following theories is considered both non-utilitarian and utilitarian?

Accepted Answer

A)   rehabilitation
B)   restorative justice
C)   deterrence
D)   retribution

Exam 1: From Theory to Policy: Evidence-Based Corrections