Question 1

According to Canadian researchers,one of the most important problems with sentencing at the moment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  high rates of offender recidivism even when harsh sentences are administered 
B)  sentencing disparity 
C)  prison overcrowding 
D)  a lack of adequate research on sentencing in Canada 
E)  the fact that the criminal justice system tends to hand down sentences that are too lenient 
A)  high rates of offender recidivism even when harsh sentences are administered 
B)  sentencing disparity 
C)  prison overcrowding 
D)  a lack of adequate research on sentencing in Canada 
E)  the fact that the criminal justice system tends to hand down sentences that are too lenient B

Question 2

According to your textbook,which of the following is not a goal of sentencing in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing reparations to victims 
B)  denouncing the act to society 
C)  aiding in the rehabilitation of the offender 
D)  ensuring that retribution is achieved 
E)  promoting a sense of responsibility in offenders 
A)  providing reparations to victims 
B)  denouncing the act to society 
C)  aiding in the rehabilitation of the offender 
D)  ensuring that retribution is achieved 
E)  promoting a sense of responsibility in offenders D

Question 3

Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to sentencing in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fundamental principle of sentencing indicates that more serious offences should receive more serious sentences. 
B)  Sentencing goals can be incompatible with one another. 
C)  Judges sometimes rely on extra-legal factors when handing down sentences. 
D)  Judges must select one specific goal they hope to achieve when handing down a sentence. 
E)  Monetary fines are the most common sentencing options used in Canada. 
A)  The fundamental principle of sentencing indicates that more serious offences should receive more serious sentences. 
B)  Sentencing goals can be incompatible with one another. 
C)  Judges sometimes rely on extra-legal factors when handing down sentences. 
D)  Judges must select one specific goal they hope to achieve when handing down a sentence. 
E)  Monetary fines are the most common sentencing options used in Canada. D

Question 4

Typically in Canada,an incarcerated offender is first eligible for parole after having served ___________ of his/her sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  half 
D)  two-thirds 
E)  three-quarters 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  half 
D)  two-thirds 
E)  three-quarters

Question 5

What is unwarranted sentencing disparity?
List and describe the two major sources of unwarranted sentencing disparity.

Accepted Answer

-Unwarranted sentencing disparity: invol

Question 6

Many purposes of sentencing exist,including specific and general deterrence.State four additional purposes of sentencing.

Accepted Answer

-to denounce unlawful conduct
-to separa

Question 7

What is a dangerous offender?
What must be done in order to have an offender designated dangerous?

Accepted Answer

-A dangerous offender is an offender who

Question 8

Rob is illiterate and English is his second language.When he is sentenced to incarceration,he is given treatment that requires him to read treatment-related books written in English before each of his counselling sessions.This is a violation of what principle of effective correctional treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the need principle 
B)  the risk principle 
C)  the responsivity principle 
D)  the rehabilitative principle 
E)  the specificity principle 
A)  the need principle 
B)  the risk principle 
C)  the responsivity principle 
D)  the rehabilitative principle 
E)  the specificity principle

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true concerning parole in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most offenders released on parole are convicted of new crimes. 
B)  Parole reduces the sentence imposed by the courts. 
C)  An offender's expression of remorse is the most important factor taken into account when decisions are made about parole. 
D)  The National Parole Board denies full parole to over half of offenders at their first parole review date. 
E)  Victims do not have role in the parole process. 
A)  Most offenders released on parole are convicted of new crimes. 
B)  Parole reduces the sentence imposed by the courts. 
C)  An offender's expression of remorse is the most important factor taken into account when decisions are made about parole. 
D)  The National Parole Board denies full parole to over half of offenders at their first parole review date. 
E)  Victims do not have role in the parole process.

Question 10

State the fundamental principle of sentencing as defined in Canada's Criminal Code.In addition,specify four other principles of sentencing.

Accepted Answer

-Fundamental principle of sentencing: a

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding sentencing disparity in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  So far, no methods have been proposed to reduce sentencing disparity. 
B)  Sentencing disparity ultimately exists because judges are allowed a great deal of discretion when making sentencing decisions. 
C)  Laboratory-based studies do not show evidence of sentencing disparity. 
D)  Official statistics cannot be used to study sentencing disparity in Canada. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  So far, no methods have been proposed to reduce sentencing disparity. 
B)  Sentencing disparity ultimately exists because judges are allowed a great deal of discretion when making sentencing decisions. 
C)  Laboratory-based studies do not show evidence of sentencing disparity. 
D)  Official statistics cannot be used to study sentencing disparity in Canada. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 12

Johnny is a low-risk offender.According to the risk principle,what is likely to happen if he is exposed to very intense prison-based interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  His risk of recidivism is likely to decrease dramatically. 
B)  His risk of recidivism is likely to decrease slightly. 
C)  His risk of recidivism is likely to remain the same. 
D)  His risk of recidivism is likely to increase. 
E)  He will definitely recidivate upon release from prison. 
A)  His risk of recidivism is likely to decrease dramatically. 
B)  His risk of recidivism is likely to decrease slightly. 
C)  His risk of recidivism is likely to remain the same. 
D)  His risk of recidivism is likely to increase. 
E)  He will definitely recidivate upon release from prison.

Question 13

What is the most common procedure used to study sentencing disparity?

Accepted Answer

A)  field studies 
B)  archival studies 
C)  simulation studies 
D)  use of official sentencing statistics 
E)  none of the above 
A)  field studies 
B)  archival studies 
C)  simulation studies 
D)  use of official sentencing statistics 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

According to recent opinion polls,the criminal justice institution in which the Canadian public tends to have most confidence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the police 
B)  the federal government 
C)  the National Parole Board 
D)  the supreme court 
E)  the provincial courts 
A)  the police 
B)  the federal government 
C)  the National Parole Board 
D)  the supreme court 
E)  the provincial courts

Question 15

Which of the following is not a potential explanation for Aboriginal overrepresentation in the prison system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aboriginal people commit more crimes than non-Aboriginal people. 
B)  Compared to non-Aboriginal people, Aboriginal people commit crimes that are more likely to result in prison sentences. 
C)  Aboriginal people have greater access to adequate legal representation compared to non-Aboriginal people. 
D)  Aboriginal are more economically disadvantaged than non-Aboriginal people and thus are impacted more by criminal justice practices such as the use of fines. 
E)  There is systemic racism in the criminal justice system, which negatively impacts Aboriginal people. 
A)  Aboriginal people commit more crimes than non-Aboriginal people. 
B)  Compared to non-Aboriginal people, Aboriginal people commit crimes that are more likely to result in prison sentences. 
C)  Aboriginal people have greater access to adequate legal representation compared to non-Aboriginal people. 
D)  Aboriginal are more economically disadvantaged than non-Aboriginal people and thus are impacted more by criminal justice practices such as the use of fines. 
E)  There is systemic racism in the criminal justice system, which negatively impacts Aboriginal people.

Question 16

According to McFatter (1986),the two major sources of unwarranted sentencing disparity are:

Accepted Answer

A)  extra-legal disparity and intra-legal disparity 
B)  systematic disparity and unsystematic disparity 
C)  justifiable disparity and unjustifiable disparity 
D)  general disparity and specific disparity 
E)  coherent disparity and incoherent disparity 
A)  extra-legal disparity and intra-legal disparity 
B)  systematic disparity and unsystematic disparity 
C)  justifiable disparity and unjustifiable disparity 
D)  general disparity and specific disparity 
E)  coherent disparity and incoherent disparity

Question 17

The first type of release an offender is typically granted is:

Accepted Answer

A)  day parole 
B)  full parole 
C)  statutory release 
D)  temporary absence 
E)  partial parole 
A)  day parole 
B)  full parole 
C)  statutory release 
D)  temporary absence 
E)  partial parole

Question 18

According to the study by Gendreau et al.(2001),which examined the effectiveness of community-based sanctions and incarceration,the only two sanctions that were found to decrease recidivism were:

Accepted Answer

A)  prison and electronic monitoring 
B)  restitution and supervision programs 
C)  fines and electronic monitoring 
D)  restitution and fines 
E)  prison and supervision programs 
A)  prison and electronic monitoring 
B)  restitution and supervision programs 
C)  fines and electronic monitoring 
D)  restitution and fines 
E)  prison and supervision programs

Question 19

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the death penalty in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 1998 opinion poll indicated that the majority of Canadians are in favour of reinstating the death penalty for murder. 
B)  Research suggests that the death penalty should not be reinstated if the purpose of it is to reduce crime. 
C)  The murder rate in Canada has generally declined since the death penalty was abolished. 
D)  It is rare for convicted murderers in Canada to commit another murder upon release from prison. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  A 1998 opinion poll indicated that the majority of Canadians are in favour of reinstating the death penalty for murder. 
B)  Research suggests that the death penalty should not be reinstated if the purpose of it is to reduce crime. 
C)  The murder rate in Canada has generally declined since the death penalty was abolished. 
D)  It is rare for convicted murderers in Canada to commit another murder upon release from prison. 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not true concerning results found from public opinion surveys examining public attitudes toward sentencing and parole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadians believe offenders are treated too harshly. 
B)  Canadians support alternatives to prison under certain circumstances. 
C)  Canadians have more confidence in the courts than they do in the police. 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both a and b 
A)  Canadians believe offenders are treated too harshly. 
B)  Canadians support alternatives to prison under certain circumstances. 
C)  Canadians have more confidence in the courts than they do in the police. 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both a and b

According to Canadian researchers,one of the most important problems with sentencing at the moment is:

According to your textbook,which of the following is not a goal of sentencing in Canada?

Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to sentencing in Canada?

Typically in Canada,an incarcerated offender is first eligible for parole after having served ___________ of his/her sentence.

What is unwarranted sentencing disparity? List and describe the two major sources of unwarranted sentencing disparity.

Many purposes of sentencing exist,including specific and general deterrence.State four additional purposes of sentencing.

What is a dangerous offender? What must be done in order to have an offender designated dangerous?

Rob is illiterate and English is his second language.When he is sentenced to incarceration,he is given treatment that requires him to read treatment-related books written in English before each of his counselling sessions.This is a violation of what principle of effective correctional treatment?

Which of the following statements is true concerning parole in Canada?

State the fundamental principle of sentencing as defined in Canada's Criminal Code.In addition,specify four other principles of sentencing.

Which of the following statements is true regarding sentencing disparity in Canada?

Johnny is a low-risk offender.According to the risk principle,what is likely to happen if he is exposed to very intense prison-based interventions?

What is the most common procedure used to study sentencing disparity?

According to recent opinion polls,the criminal justice institution in which the Canadian public tends to have most confidence is:

Which of the following is not a potential explanation for Aboriginal overrepresentation in the prison system?

According to McFatter (1986),the two major sources of unwarranted sentencing disparity are:

The first type of release an offender is typically granted is:

According to the study by Gendreau et al.(2001),which examined the effectiveness of community-based sanctions and incarceration,the only two sanctions that were found to decrease recidivism were:

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the death penalty in Canada?

Which of the following is not true concerning results found from public opinion surveys examining public attitudes toward sentencing and parole?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

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Exam 9: Sentencing and Parole in Canada

According to Canadian researchers,one of the most important problems with sentencing at the moment is:

According to your textbook,which of the following is not a goal of sentencing in Canada?

Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to sentencing in Canada?

Typically in Canada,an incarcerated offender is first eligible for parole after having served ___________ of his/her sentence.

What is unwarranted sentencing disparity? List and describe the two major sources of unwarranted sentencing disparity.

Many purposes of sentencing exist,including specific and general deterrence.State four additional purposes of sentencing.

What is a dangerous offender? What must be done in order to have an offender designated dangerous?

Rob is illiterate and English is his second language.When he is sentenced to incarceration,he is given treatment that requires him to read treatment-related books written in English before each of his counselling sessions.This is a violation of what principle of effective correctional treatment?

Which of the following statements is true concerning parole in Canada?

State the fundamental principle of sentencing as defined in Canada's Criminal Code.In addition,specify four other principles of sentencing.

Which of the following statements is true regarding sentencing disparity in Canada?

Johnny is a low-risk offender.According to the risk principle,what is likely to happen if he is exposed to very intense prison-based interventions?

What is the most common procedure used to study sentencing disparity?

According to recent opinion polls,the criminal justice institution in which the Canadian public tends to have most confidence is:

Which of the following is not a potential explanation for Aboriginal overrepresentation in the prison system?

According to McFatter (1986),the two major sources of unwarranted sentencing disparity are:

The first type of release an offender is typically granted is:

According to the study by Gendreau et al.(2001),which examined the effectiveness of community-based sanctions and incarceration,the only two sanctions that were found to decrease recidivism were:

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the death penalty in Canada?

Which of the following is not true concerning results found from public opinion surveys examining public attitudes toward sentencing and parole?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

Filters