Question 1

Recently, prison gangs are becoming known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Security threat groups 
B) Command and control groups 
C) Self-defensive groups 
D) Informal peer groups 
E) Latent disturbance groups 
A) Security threat groups 
B) Command and control groups 
C) Self-defensive groups 
D) Informal peer groups 
E) Latent disturbance groups A

Question 2

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting:
-A "spark" that sets off the riot.

Accepted Answer

A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B B

Question 3

Inmates feeling alienated from society. In relation to prison riots, this statement reflects:

Accepted Answer

A) Predisposing condition 
B) Precipitating event 
C) Neither A nor B 
A) Predisposing condition 
B) Precipitating event 
C) Neither A nor B A

Question 4

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to house ________ inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) More 
B) Fewer (or) less 
A) More 
B) Fewer (or) less

Question 5

The psychological processes inmates use, for example to blame others for their actions or deny that any harm resulted from what they did, illustrates the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prison argot 
B)  Psychological predispositions 
C)  Institutionalization 
D)  The inmate code 
E)  Defense mechanisms 
A)  Prison argot 
B)  Psychological predispositions 
C)  Institutionalization 
D)  The inmate code 
E)  Defense mechanisms

Question 6

The process through which inmates acquire the values, norms, and behavioral expectations of institutional life describes:

Accepted Answer

A) Rationalization 
B) Prisonization 
C) Reality therapy 
D) Rehabilitation 
E) Reintegration 
A) Rationalization 
B) Prisonization 
C) Reality therapy 
D) Rehabilitation 
E) Reintegration

Question 7

The first U.S. prison riot occurred at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Attica Prison 
B)  Auburn Penitentiary 
C)  Elmira Reformatory 
D)  Newgate Prison 
E)  New Mexico Penitentiary 
A)  Attica Prison 
B)  Auburn Penitentiary 
C)  Elmira Reformatory 
D)  Newgate Prison 
E)  New Mexico Penitentiary

Question 8

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to be __________ geographically remote.

Accepted Answer

A) More 
B) Fewer (or) less 
A) More 
B) Fewer (or) less

Question 9

Inmate complaints about the type and quantity of food served. In relation to prison riots, this statement reflects:

Accepted Answer

A) Predisposing condition 
B) Precipitating event 
C) Neither A nor B 
A) Predisposing condition 
B) Precipitating event 
C) Neither A nor B

Question 10

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting:
-Inequitable parole decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B

Question 11

A newly arriving inmate is referred to as a "fish," told to watch out for "the man," and warned about the consequences of "snitching." These are best described as examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense mechanisms 
B)  Prison argot 
C)  Precipitating events 
D)  Predisposing conditions 
E)  Prison deprivations 
A)  Defense mechanisms 
B)  Prison argot 
C)  Precipitating events 
D)  Predisposing conditions 
E)  Prison deprivations

Question 12

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting:
-The existence of an organizational chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B

Question 13

Proactively reducing the potential for prison riots means:

Accepted Answer

A) Segregating inmates at the first sign of trouble 
B) Assigning inmates to a higher security classification 
C) Ensuring that inmates are never in a position to take hostages 
D) Listening and responding to inmate problems 
E) A and B 
A) Segregating inmates at the first sign of trouble 
B) Assigning inmates to a higher security classification 
C) Ensuring that inmates are never in a position to take hostages 
D) Listening and responding to inmate problems 
E) A and B

Question 14

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting:
-Inmate complaints about the type and quantity of food served.

Accepted Answer

A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A predisposing condition 
B)  A precipitating event 
C)  Neither A nor B

Question 15

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to offer _________ educational and vocational programs.

Accepted Answer

A) More 
B) Fewer (or) less 
A) More 
B) Fewer (or) less

Question 16

The "organization" phase of a prison riot is when the:

Accepted Answer

A) Administration organizes its public statements for the press 
B) Official investigation is organized 
C) Rioters organize under an inmate leader 
D) Correctional organization agrees to negotiate 
E) Organization disciplines those involved in the riot 
A) Administration organizes its public statements for the press 
B) Official investigation is organized 
C) Rioters organize under an inmate leader 
D) Correctional organization agrees to negotiate 
E) Organization disciplines those involved in the riot

Question 17

Indicate by True or False whether the following would be considered early warning signs of a prison riot.
-There is more demand for commissary items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Use the following answer options for the next items:
Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to . . .
-. . . be _______ geographically remote.

Accepted Answer

A)  More 
B)  Fewer (or less) 
A)  More 
B)  Fewer (or less)

Question 19

Following the point at which custodial control is regained, the final stage of a prison riot is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Confrontation 
B)  Explosion 
C)  Explanation 
D)  Organization 
E)  Precipitating event 
A)  Confrontation 
B)  Explosion 
C)  Explanation 
D)  Organization 
E)  Precipitating event

Question 20

The results of violating the inmate code can include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced social status 
B)  Physical punishment 
C)  Official disciplinary action by the administration 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Reduced social status 
B)  Physical punishment 
C)  Official disciplinary action by the administration 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above

Recently, prison gangs are becoming known as:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -A "spark" that sets off the riot.

Inmates feeling alienated from society. In relation to prison riots, this statement reflects:

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to house ________ inmates.

The psychological processes inmates use, for example to blame others for their actions or deny that any harm resulted from what they did, illustrates the use of:

The process through which inmates acquire the values, norms, and behavioral expectations of institutional life describes:

The first U.S. prison riot occurred at the:

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to be __________ geographically remote.

Inmate complaints about the type and quantity of food served. In relation to prison riots, this statement reflects:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -Inequitable parole decisions.

A newly arriving inmate is referred to as a "fish," told to watch out for "the man," and warned about the consequences of "snitching." These are best described as examples of:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -The existence of an organizational chain of command.

Proactively reducing the potential for prison riots means:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -Inmate complaints about the type and quantity of food served.

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to offer _________ educational and vocational programs.

The "organization" phase of a prison riot is when the:

Indicate by True or False whether the following would be considered early warning signs of a prison riot. -There is more demand for commissary items.

Use the following answer options for the next items: Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to . . . -. . . be _______ geographically remote.

Following the point at which custodial control is regained, the final stage of a prison riot is the:

The results of violating the inmate code can include:

The Correctional Conglomerate

The Impact of Sentencing Policies on Corrections

The Development of Corrections

Community-Based Alternatives

Jails: Pretrial Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Prisons and Other Correctional Facilities

Dynamics of the Prison Population

Custodial Procedures

Treatment and Related Programs

Transition From Confinement to Community

Juvenile Corrections

Staff-The Key Ingredient

Legal Issues and Liability

Current Trends and Future Issues

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Exam 10: The Effects of Institutional Life

Recently, prison gangs are becoming known as:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -A "spark" that sets off the riot.

Inmates feeling alienated from society. In relation to prison riots, this statement reflects:

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to house ________ inmates.

The psychological processes inmates use, for example to blame others for their actions or deny that any harm resulted from what they did, illustrates the use of:

The process through which inmates acquire the values, norms, and behavioral expectations of institutional life describes:

The first U.S. prison riot occurred at the:

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to be __________ geographically remote.

Inmate complaints about the type and quantity of food served. In relation to prison riots, this statement reflects:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -Inequitable parole decisions.

A newly arriving inmate is referred to as a "fish," told to watch out for "the man," and warned about the consequences of "snitching." These are best described as examples of:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -The existence of an organizational chain of command.

Proactively reducing the potential for prison riots means:

In terms of their relationship to prison riots, identify the following statements as potentially reflecting: -Inmate complaints about the type and quantity of food served.

Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to offer _________ educational and vocational programs.

The "organization" phase of a prison riot is when the:

Indicate by True or False whether the following would be considered early warning signs of a prison riot. -There is more demand for commissary items.

Use the following answer options for the next items: Compared to male prisons, those for females tend to . . . -. . . be _______ geographically remote.

Following the point at which custodial control is regained, the final stage of a prison riot is the:

The results of violating the inmate code can include:

The Correctional Conglomerate

The Impact of Sentencing Policies on Corrections

The Development of Corrections

Community-Based Alternatives

Jails: Pretrial Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Prisons and Other Correctional Facilities

Dynamics of the Prison Population

Custodial Procedures

Treatment and Related Programs

Transition From Confinement to Community

Juvenile Corrections

Staff-The Key Ingredient

Legal Issues and Liability

Current Trends and Future Issues

Filters