Question 1

Approximately half of individuals in jails are ______ and another half are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  innocent; serving short-term sentences 
B)  guilty; violent 
C)  women; juveniles 
D)  mentally disordered; substance abusers on house arrest 
A)  innocent; serving short-term sentences 
B)  guilty; violent 
C)  women; juveniles 
D)  mentally disordered; substance abusers on house arrest

Question 2

The number of individuals who are incarcerated per 100,000 population is known as the ______ rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  recidivism 
B)  incarceration 
C)  rehabilitation 
D)  penal 
A)  recidivism 
B)  incarceration 
C)  rehabilitation 
D)  penal

Question 3

Why is it important that psychological assessment be an ongoing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  because psychological and behavioral changes can occur throughout an inmate's incarceration 
B)  because inmates are in a constant state of crisis 
C)  because an inmate may have several opportunities for community reentry 
D)  because inmates typically have poor decision-making and coping skills 
A)  because psychological and behavioral changes can occur throughout an inmate's incarceration 
B)  because inmates are in a constant state of crisis 
C)  because an inmate may have several opportunities for community reentry 
D)  because inmates typically have poor decision-making and coping skills

Question 4

What is the leading cause of death in jails?

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide 
B)  murder by fellow detainee 
C)  negligent homicide committed by facility staff 
D)  drug overdose 
A)  suicide 
B)  murder by fellow detainee 
C)  negligent homicide committed by facility staff 
D)  drug overdose

Question 5

A majority of federal inmates are in the custody of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Federal Bureau of Prisons 
B)  prison hospitals 
C)  state correctional facilities 
D)  privately managed institutions 
A)  the Federal Bureau of Prisons 
B)  prison hospitals 
C)  state correctional facilities 
D)  privately managed institutions

Question 6

The method of treatment used in a correctional facility often depends on the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  professional orientation of the clinician 
B)  involvement of the corrections officer 
C)  age of the inmate 
D)  meal schedule at the prison 
A)  professional orientation of the clinician 
B)  involvement of the corrections officer 
C)  age of the inmate 
D)  meal schedule at the prison

Question 7

Which of the following individuals would most likely be held in a jail?

Accepted Answer

A)  a female convicted of a drug offense 
B)  a corporate executive who has been convicted of embezzlement 
C)  a male adult convicted of forcible rape 
D)  an alleged drug dealer awaiting trial 
A)  a female convicted of a drug offense 
B)  a corporate executive who has been convicted of embezzlement 
C)  a male adult convicted of forcible rape 
D)  an alleged drug dealer awaiting trial

Question 8

Imagine you are conducting a competency to be executed evaluation. Refer to some techniques described in the chapter and explain the process that you would use.

Accepted Answer

Examples may mention that it is importan

Question 9

Estelle v. Gamble (1976) granted inmates the right to ______ medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialized 
B)  state-of-the-art 
C)  life-saving 
D)  adequate 
A)  specialized 
B)  state-of-the-art 
C)  life-saving 
D)  adequate

Question 10

Define and provide two examples of criminogenic needs and two examples of non-criminogenic needs.

Accepted Answer

Criminogenic needs are dynamic factors s

Question 11

Dr. Fox is working with an inmate to help strengthen his coping skills after the death of his wife. Which category does the treatment goal fall under?

Accepted Answer

A)  mental health stabilization 
B)  rehabilitation 
C)  behavior modification 
D)  death notification 
A)  mental health stabilization 
B)  rehabilitation 
C)  behavior modification 
D)  death notification

Question 12

How is recidivism measured?

Accepted Answer

Recidivism is typically measur

Question 13

One future change in institutional corrections will likely involve a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in the overall recidivism rate for violent offenders 
B)  decrease in mental health needs of incarcerated individuals 
C)  positive outcomes of the war on drugs 
D)  growth of private prisons 
A)  increase in the overall recidivism rate for violent offenders 
B)  decrease in mental health needs of incarcerated individuals 
C)  positive outcomes of the war on drugs 
D)  growth of private prisons

Question 14

Cell searches in jail and prison settings are up to the discretion of correctional officials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Probationers represent the majority of offenders under community supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Choose one special population discussed in the chapter and describe one approach to treatment for that population.

Accepted Answer

An example may be the therapeutic commun

Question 17

The prevalence of mental disorders among inmates is lower than the rate of mental disorders in the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Who typically requests a psychological assessment for release decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  the correctional officer 
B)  the prison administrator 
C)  the parole board 
D)  the inmate's family 
A)  the correctional officer 
B)  the prison administrator 
C)  the parole board 
D)  the inmate's family

Question 19

Electronic monitoring, house arrest, and day reporting are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sanctioned retention 
B)  community corrections 
C)  lenient sentencing 
D)  probation requirements 
A)  sanctioned retention 
B)  community corrections 
C)  lenient sentencing 
D)  probation requirements

Question 20

In Atkins v. Virginia (2002), the Supreme Court ruled that it was cruel and unusual punishment to execute ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals with schizophrenia 
B)  offenders who are innocent 
C)  individuals with intellectual disabilities 
D)  mothers of minor children 
A)  individuals with schizophrenia 
B)  offenders who are innocent 
C)  individuals with intellectual disabilities 
D)  mothers of minor children

Approximately half of individuals in jails are and another half are .

The number of individuals who are incarcerated per 100,000 population is known as the ______ rate.

Why is it important that psychological assessment be an ongoing process?

What is the leading cause of death in jails?

A majority of federal inmates are in the custody of ______.

The method of treatment used in a correctional facility often depends on the ______.

Which of the following individuals would most likely be held in a jail?

Imagine you are conducting a competency to be executed evaluation. Refer to some techniques described in the chapter and explain the process that you would use.

Estelle v. Gamble (1976) granted inmates the right to ______ medical treatment.

Define and provide two examples of criminogenic needs and two examples of non-criminogenic needs.

Dr. Fox is working with an inmate to help strengthen his coping skills after the death of his wife. Which category does the treatment goal fall under?

How is recidivism measured?

One future change in institutional corrections will likely involve a(n) ______.

Cell searches in jail and prison settings are up to the discretion of correctional officials.

Probationers represent the majority of offenders under community supervision.

Choose one special population discussed in the chapter and describe one approach to treatment for that population.

The prevalence of mental disorders among inmates is lower than the rate of mental disorders in the general population.

Who typically requests a psychological assessment for release decisions?

Electronic monitoring, house arrest, and day reporting are examples of ______.

In Atkins v. Virginia (2002), the Supreme Court ruled that it was cruel and unusual punishment to execute ______.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 12: Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Approximately half of individuals in jails are ______ and another half are ______.

The number of individuals who are incarcerated per 100,000 population is known as the ______ rate.

Why is it important that psychological assessment be an ongoing process?

What is the leading cause of death in jails?

A majority of federal inmates are in the custody of ______.

The method of treatment used in a correctional facility often depends on the ______.

Which of the following individuals would most likely be held in a jail?

Imagine you are conducting a competency to be executed evaluation. Refer to some techniques described in the chapter and explain the process that you would use.

Estelle v. Gamble (1976) granted inmates the right to ______ medical treatment.

Define and provide two examples of criminogenic needs and two examples of non-criminogenic needs.

Dr. Fox is working with an inmate to help strengthen his coping skills after the death of his wife. Which category does the treatment goal fall under?

How is recidivism measured?

One future change in institutional corrections will likely involve a(n) ______.

Cell searches in jail and prison settings are up to the discretion of correctional officials.

Probationers represent the majority of offenders under community supervision.

Choose one special population discussed in the chapter and describe one approach to treatment for that population.

The prevalence of mental disorders among inmates is lower than the rate of mental disorders in the general population.

Who typically requests a psychological assessment for release decisions?

Electronic monitoring, house arrest, and day reporting are examples of ______.

In Atkins v. Virginia (2002), the Supreme Court ruled that it was cruel and unusual punishment to execute ______.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Approximately half of individuals in jails are and another half are .