Exam 11: The Prison Experience

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Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Informal prison "money"

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

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In regard to officer-prisoner violence, the "_____________" refers to unauthorized use of violence by officers against inmates.

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Because inmates are not allowed to carry any currency, the primary method of exchange in prison is:​

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The number of items that a prisoner may purchase or receive through legitimate channels from state to state and from facility to facility:​

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When an inmate views his/her incarceration as a temporary break in their criminal career, their adaptive role is known as:​

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Inmates who fall victim to sexual violence while incarcerated tend to be:​

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The role orientation in which inmates cut themselves off from society and attempt to construct a new life within the prison is called:

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Most prison violence in America occurs between officers and inmates. ​

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The ____________________ Act is a federal law that requires the collection of national statistics on the prevalence of prison sexual violence. ​

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In prison, gangs are organized primarily to:​

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Certain positions in the prison society enhance opportunities for _______________, inmates who become businessmen in the prison underworld. ​

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Which of the following is not a purpose of gangs in prison?​

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John Irwin and Donald Cressey suggest that prison subculture encompasses three subcultures, including a convict, a thief, and a straight.

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Most prisoner-officer violence that occurs is organized and transpires between large groups.

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The process by which a new inmate absorbs the customs of the prison society and learns to adapt to the environment is known as:​

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_________________is a concept used to describe male honor and the sacredness of one's reputation as a man, and requires physical retaliation against those who insult it. ​

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The role orientation in which inmates attempt to take advantage of prison programs to better themselves and improve their prospects for early release is known as: ​

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Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Unit management

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Which state has the lowest levels of known gang affiliation/participation in their prison population?​

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