Exam 11: The Prison Experience

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The relationship between prison crowding and violence is:​

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

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Most prison violence that occurs on a regular basis is between inmates and: ​

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The presence of gangs organized along racial lines contributes to violence in prison.

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A is someone who squeals or sells out to the authorities.

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One factor in the prison inmate code is not interfering with other inmates' interests. ​

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Since prisons are highly secure institutions, rarely does any type of violence take place. ​

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Which of the following is a reward associated with the jailing lifestyle?​

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The is not able to develop the role orientation of "doing time, gleaning, or jailing."​

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

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Which of the following statements is true about the prison commissary?​

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The inmate code is a set of norms and values that develops in the prison social system.

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Racist have become part of the inmate code and are sometimes forced upon inmates merely by association.

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For many victims of prison violence, the only way for the administration to guarantee them safety is to:​

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Adaptive roles help inmates cope with prison and survive behind bars.

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The ________ refers to a set of rules of conduct that reflect the values and norms of the prison social system. ​

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

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Please explain what is meant by "the prison economy." How does it function inside a prison? What role(s) does it play in the prison society? What items are used as currency?

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Studies have shown that young men between 16 and 24, both inside and outside of prison, are more prone to violence than older men. ​

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A principal feature in prison society which reinforces the norms and roles of the social system and influences the nature of interpersonal relationships is known as:​

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