Question 1

Experts suggest that incarceration works as a punishment under two conditions.The first condition is if incarceration makes the inmate fear that they will be excluded from their social group.What is the second condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  The offender is deprived of their freedom of movement.
B)  The offender is forced to live under an oppressive set of rules.
C)  The offender is given vocational training.
D)  The offender's social standing is injured by the punishment.

Question 2

For some, incarceration is not a punishment; instead, it can be considered a lifestyle improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss how the legal and ethical responsibility of a correctional supervisor is greater than for supervisors in other types of organizations.

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Question 4

Describe how "new-generation" jails are organized and constructed.

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"New-generation" jails are organized and...

Question 5

What factors have led to the recent reductions in prison and jail populations?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that have cont...

Question 6

The chief administrator of a federal penitentiary or state prison is the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  warden
B)  lieutenant
C)  sergeant
D)  superintendent

Question 7

In the new generation/direct supervision jails, officers "live" with the inmates and are encouraged to mingle with them and to provide them privileges and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An inmate's program classification determines where the inmate should be placed for work, treatment, and training programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Rachel is incarcerated at an institution that has the following features: reinforced walls, cell-type housing, and the highest staff-to-inmate ratio when compared to other institutions.What is the security level of the institution where she is incarcerated?

Accepted Answer

A)  low security
B)  medium security
C)  high security
D)  correctional complex

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Experts suggest that incarceration works as a punishment under two conditions.The first condition is if incarceration makes the inmate fear that they will be excluded from their social group.What is the second condition?

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Rachel is incarcerated at an institution that has the following features: reinforced walls, cell-type housing, and the highest staff-to-inmate ratio when compared to other institutions.What is the security level of the institution where she is incarcerated?

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What factors have led to the recent reductions in prison and jail populations?

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Describe how "new-generation" jails are organized and constructed.

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