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Q: Inmates who cut themselves off from the outside world and try to construct a life within the prison are said to be "jailing." a. True b. False

Q: With the rise of the labor movement, many state legislatures have passed new laws making the sale of prisoner-made goods easier so that competition is fair for all in a given market. a. True b. False

Q: The most controversial of all prison-based inmate programs are those focused on rehabilitation. a. True b. False

Q: Male prisoners are more likely than females to have lived with their children prior to incarceration. a. True b. False

Q: Female inmates, when compared to their male counterparts, place more emphasis on achieving status and recognition within their prison community. a. True b. False

Q: Women convicts traditionally have received shorter maximum sentences than men for similar offenses. a. True b. False

Q: The concept of the prisoner subculture helps us understand inmate society. a. True b. False

Q: First-time prisoners are commonly referred to in prison slang as "rookies," meaning they are new and don"t know what to expect. a. True b. False

Q: Women offenders have received a tremendous amount of attention from research scholars since the early nineteenth century. a. True b. False

Q: There is only one inmate code, and every single offender abides by it. a. True b. False

Q: Inmates who are gleaning try to take advantage of prison programs to better themselves and improve their prospects for success after release. a. True b. False

Q: Explain what a pseudofamily is and why female offenders form them while in prison. Also explain why male offenders do not form pseudofamilies while in prison.

Q: What role does programming play in prison life? List and describe four types of programming. Be sure to provide examples of each.

Q: List and explain the four adaptive role orientations most commonly used by new inmates who are entering prison for the first time.

Q: Discuss the distinct issues facing imprisoned mothers and their children. Why are these issues important? Describe the types of programming that exist for imprisoned mothers. Discuss problems and issues associated with such programming.

Q: Define the phrase "prison subculture." What types of characteristics make up this subculture? Define and discuss what is meant by the inmate code? Finally, define the term "prisonization"; be sure to discuss how it relates to the larger prison subculture.

Q: A disease of the liver that reduces the effectiveness of the body's system for removing toxins is ___________________.

Q: A system that involves the prison purchasing machinery and raw materials with which inmates manufactured salable products in known as the _________________ system.

Q: Teaching a prisoner a skill that can help him or her get a job upon release is one of the ______________ ideas in prison programming.

Q: The most controversial prison program is the ________________ program.

Q: To deal with the problem of sexual abuse in prison, states have enacted statutes ______________ sexual relations with correctional clients.

Q: In prison, men tend to segregate themselves by _______________.

Q: For all types of crimes, women prisoners receive _________________ maximum sentences than men do.

Q: Most correctional facilities for women look more like _____________________ than maximum-security prisons.

Q: The standard currency in the prison economy is _______________.

Q: Don't exploit inmates and don't quarrel with fellow inmates are examples of elements of the ___________________.

Q: In ____________________, the Supreme Court found that all inmates have a well-established right to medical treatment while incarcerated.

Q: In most correctional systems, all prison-bound inmates pass through a reception and __________________ center where, over a three- to six-week period, they are evaluated and classified.

Q: No matter how beneficial a program, it must not conflict with __________.

Q: _________________ therapy is a treatment technique, usually done in a group, that vividly brings the offender face-to-face with his or her crime's consequences for the victim and society.

Q: A process by which inmates can be grouped according to custody requirements and program needs is known as ______________.

Q: _____________ is the process by which a new inmate absorbs the customs of prison society and learns to adapt to the environment.

Q: ________________ are any formal structured activities that take prisoners out of their cells and let them perform personal tasks.

Q: According to the authors, in the correctional system women are known as the ___________ offenders.

Q: Inmates unable to develop a role orientation are referred to as _________________, meaning they cannot adjust to prison life.

Q: Inmates who choose _________cut themselves off from the outside and generally become key figures in the politics and economy of the joint.

Q: Which of the following statement does not apply to Chris?a. He would benefit from psychological programming.b. He would benefit from educational programming.c. His behaviors have shown he does not fit in with the prison subculture.d. He has conformed to the adaptive role of doing time.

Q: Based on the scenario, what adaptive role does Chris fall into?a. gleaningb. jailingc. doing Timed. disorganized criminal

Q: Since Chris is known as a rat, which of the following statements is true?a. He has broken the inmate code.b. He is well respected among the inmate population.c. He is serving a life sentence.d. He is in a pseudofamily.

Q: Chris has been labeled a "rat". What does this mean?a. He is known as a snitch.b. He is known to be very sneaky.c. He is short and thin.d. He is known as the guy who can get things done.

Q: Chris has significant mental health issues and low intelligence. He is in a maximum-custody prison due to the risk of escape and continued violent behavior while in prison. Chris has been labeled a "rat" and is often manipulated by the other inmates.What type of classification model was used to determine the custody level for Chris?a. predictive modelb. rehabilitative modelc. interaction modeld. discipline model

Q: Based on the scenario, which is true about Kate?a. She has become a lesbian.b. She appears to be avoiding "the mix."c. She is a disorganized criminal.d. She is jailing.

Q: Kate is in prison for a drug offense. She is known as Mom to three other inmates and spends all her time with a small group of inmates. Although she is heterosexual, she is in a relationship with another female inmate. She has been discipline free and is actively participating in prison programming.According to the scenario, which is true about Kate?a. She has formed a pseudofamily.b. She is a disorganized criminal.c. She has limited chance of success when released due to her unwillingness to complete treatment.d. She is jailing.

Q: Although Cody states he wants to change, he holds a position of authority in prison due to his numerous previous incarcerations, he runs a store in his living unit, and he is known as the guy who can get things done. What adaptive role describes how Cody is doing his time?a. jailingb. doing timec. gleaningd. disorganized criminal

Q: Cody is currently participating in an in-custody chemical dependency program. What type of prison programming is Cody participating in?a. vocationalb. medicalc. recreationald. rehabilitative

Q: Cody is serving a four-year prison sentence. He has been in and out of custody the vast majority of his life. Cody states he is tired of his lifestyle and is ready to change how he lives his life. He reports that his use of drugs and alcohol have driven him to engage in criminal activity. Cody also has no high school diploma or GED.If Cody becomes involved in an education and treatment program while in prison with the goal to better himself upon release, what adaptive role does he fall into?a. gleaningb. doing timec. jailingd. disorganized criminal

Q: Which is NOT an example of a prison program?a. educationb. recreationc. treatmentd. classification

Q: Which of the following is NOT a difference between male and female subcultures in prison? a. Men are more responsive than women to prison programs. b. Female inmates have more interpersonal relationships than men. c. Women's prisons are less violent. d. Men rarely form intimate relationships with prison staff.

Q: Transactions in the prison economy may lead to _____________________ when goods are stolen, debts remain unpaid, or agreements are violated. a. more crime b. violence c. fewer types of goods offered d. more drug smuggling

Q: Inmates who view their prison term as a brief, inevitable break in their criminal career are categorized in what adaptive role? a. doing time b. gleaning c. jailing d. vacationing

Q: The process by which a new inmate absorbs the customs of prison society and learns to adapt to the environment is known as a. prisonization b. adapting c. adjusting d. fitting in

Q: A labor system in which goods produced by prison industries are purchased by state institutions and agencies exclusively is referred to as the ________. a. piece-price system b. public-account system c. public-works system d. state-use system

Q: By far, the most extraordinary health problem in contemporary corrections is the growing number of _________offenders. a. HIV infected b. homosexual c. elderly d. IV drug

Q: ____________ therapy is a type of treatment that focuses on patterns of interaction with others, especially patterns that indicate personal problems. a. Group interaction b. Reality intervention c. Redirectional examination d. Transactional analysis

Q: ___________ models of classification are designed to distinguish among inmates with respect to risk of escape, potential misconduct in the institution, and future criminal behavior. a. Evaluative b. Behavioral c. Predictive d. Analytical

Q: _________is the process of evaluating an offender's needs and developing custody and treatment programs that fit those needs. a. Assessment b. Classification c. Evaluation d. Categorization

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the basic prisoner program types found in US prisons? a. industrial b. retributive c. medical d. rehabilitative

Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding male and female prison subcultures? a. Men rarely share form close personal relationships with prison staff, but many women chose to get close to and share information with their keepers. b. Men tend to segregate themselves by race; this is less true for women. c. Women's prison populations are divided by security levels for their safety; men serve time in facilities where the population is mixed. d. Women are more responsive to prison programs than men.

Q: In most states, a baby born in prison must be placed with a family member or a social agency within _____________ of birth. a. 48 hours b. 1 week c. 3 weeks d. 6 weeks

Q: According to the textbook authors, which of the following is NOT true of most pregnant inmates? a. They have STDs. b. They are over the age of thirty-five. c. They are having their first babies. d. They have a history of drug abuse.

Q: List and explain two similarities and two differences between state and federal prison systems. Also, explain two similarities and two differences between the offenders housed in each system.

Q: What is a private prison? Roughly how many US inmates are currently being housed in these facilities? Finally, list and explain the benefits and problems associated with these types of prisons.

Q: What is meant by the architectural concept "form follows function"? Describe four common prison architectural designs found today in the United States. Be sure to discuss the importance and purpose of each design.

Q: List and explain the five major reasons why US prison populations have increased over the past twenty years.

Q: List and explain the three models of incarceration that have been prominent during the past five decades. Also, be sure to identify in what time period each model was most strongly advocated. Which model is most frequently used today and why?

Q: Some people fear building a prison in their community will _____________ property values.

Q: Approximately 40 percent of state prisoners have not completed _____________________.

Q: Approximately 68 percent of prison employees are _____________________

Q: Historically the Bureau of Prisons has enjoyed a good reputation and has been viewed as a(n) _______________ in the field of corrections.

Q: The director of the Bureau of Prisons is appointed by the ________________.

Q: The type of correctional model used by most prisons today is mainly_________________.

Q: Most people consider _____________ the dominant purpose of a prison.

Q: During the 1960s-1970s many states built prisons and converted them into correctional _______________.

Q: Perhaps more so than in the past, today's prison designs are greatly influenced by the cost of ______________ and maintenance.

Q: In terms of construction quality, prisons are built to _____________, and many are still in use today.

Q: A prison designed and organized to permit inmates and visitors as much freedom as is consistent with the concept of incarceration is classified as a ____________"level prison.

Q: The typical "_________" prison of the 1940s and 1950s was a walled prison with large tiered cell blocks, a yard, a shop, and industries.

Q: A ___________ prison is designed and organized to minimize the possibility of escapes and violence, thereby imposing strict limitations on the freedom of both inmates and visitors.

Q: The _______________ design of prisons has long been used for both juvenile and women's prisons.

Q: Most prisons in America are found in __________ areas.