Question 1

When the justice system brings the more serious cases forward for more severe punishment, it acts as a selective .

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Question 2

While only 2 percent of the U.S. adult population abuses drugs, over ___________ percent of those in prison admit to doing so.

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The answer of While only 2 percent of the U.S....

Question 3

The drug abuser presents problems for corrections

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A)   ​indistinct and hardly any
B)   ​classification and organizational
C)   ​very few significant
D)   ​both treatment and managementE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The central problem with the mental health model of criminality is that we:

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A)   ​are too lenient on these offenders.
B)   ​cannot read people's minds.
C)   ​spend too much on these offenders.
D)   ​should not incarcerate those who are ill.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

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

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A)  Apply objective criteria to all prisoners
B)  IQs of less than 70
C)  Person who sees criminality as their life
D)  Mental patient returns to the community
E)  Julie Schenecker is oneF) Confined for life or until curedG) Classification based on possible future criminal conductH) Classification based on appropriate correctional treatmentI) Classification based on seriousness of crimeJ) Person who spends more than 10 years incarceratedK) A) and G)
L) D) and H)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply objective criteria to all prisoners
B)  IQs of less than 70
C)  Person who sees criminality as their life
D)  Mental patient returns to the community
E)  Julie Schenecker is oneF) Confined for life or until curedG) Classification based on possible future criminal conductH) Classification based on appropriate correctional treatmentI) Classification based on seriousness of crimeJ) Person who spends more than 10 years incarceratedK) C) and G)
L) C) and D)

Question 7

The term __________________ offender describes a person whose behavior may be traced to a diminished or otherwise abnormal capacity to think or reason.

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Question 8

More prisoners receive sentences in the United States than in any other Western nation.

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A)   ​life
B)   ​community
C)   ​short
D)   ​lengthyE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

To combat ambiguities in classification, correctional administrators have started using:

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A)   ​more subjective criteria in an attempt to successfully predict future criminal behavior.
B)   ​expanded criteria to admit all relevant facts and use those facts involved in the case.
C)   ​a limited number of factors pertaining to substance abuse.
D)   ​classification systems that recognize similarities and differences between offenders.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Prostitution is considered more a(n)  ____________ crime than a sex crime.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​violent
B)   ​public order
C)   ​economic
D)   ​propertyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply objective criteria to all prisoners
B)  IQs of less than 70
C)  Person who sees criminality as their life
D)  Mental patient returns to the community
E)  Julie Schenecker is oneF) Confined for life or until curedG) Classification based on possible future criminal conductH) Classification based on appropriate correctional treatmentI) Classification based on seriousness of crimeJ) Person who spends more than 10 years incarceratedK) E) and F)
L) E) and G)

Question 12

Most sexual offenses do not involve:

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A)   ​violence.
B)   ​drugs or alcohol.
C)   ​acquaintances.
D)   ​the police.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply objective criteria to all prisoners
B)  IQs of less than 70
C)  Person who sees criminality as their life
D)  Mental patient returns to the community
E)  Julie Schenecker is oneF) Confined for life or until curedG) Classification based on possible future criminal conductH) Classification based on appropriate correctional treatmentI) Classification based on seriousness of crimeJ) Person who spends more than 10 years incarceratedK) All of the above
L) D) and J)

Question 14

Sex offenders usually seek out strangers as their targets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the classification process as it pertains to the U.S. correctional system. Explain the value and importance for both the inmates and staff.

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The classification process in the U.S. c...

Question 16

Correctional clients, as a group, seem to the rest of society.

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A)   ​differ greatly from
B)   ​be similar to
C)   ​vastly like
D)   ​be indistinguishable fromE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Although the mere act of ______________ is not considered a serious offense, the collateral acts of predatory crime and violence are considered quite serious.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​stealing
B)   ​consensual sex with a minor
C)   ​vandalism
D)   ​drug abuseE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Most sexual offenses occur between strangers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify the two reasons why the prison population is aging. What consequences does this have for corrections? What distinct advantages and challenges does the elderly inmate present? Should we continue to incarcerate people past a certain age? Why or why not?

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The prison population is aging for two m...

Question 20

The ____________________ is often the most despised offender in court and in prison.

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Sex offenders usually seek out strangers as their targets.

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Prostitution is considered more a(n) ____________ crime than a sex crime.

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The central problem with the mental health model of criminality is that we:

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Identify the two reasons why the prison population is aging. What consequences does this have for corrections? What distinct advantages and challenges does the elderly inmate present? Should we continue to incarcerate people past a certain age? Why or why not?

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Correctional clients, as a group, seem to the rest of society.

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While only 2 percent of the U.S. adult population abuses drugs, over ___________ percent of those in prison admit to doing so.

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To combat ambiguities in classification, correctional administrators have started using:

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

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

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When the justice system brings the more serious cases forward for more severe punishment, it acts as a selective .

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More prisoners receive sentences in the United States than in any other Western nation.

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Although the mere act of ______________ is not considered a serious offense, the collateral acts of predatory crime and violence are considered quite serious.

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

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The ____________________ is often the most despised offender in court and in prison.

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The drug abuser presents problems for corrections

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Most sexual offenses occur between strangers.

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

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Describe the classification process as it pertains to the U.S. correctional system. Explain the value and importance for both the inmates and staff.

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The term __________________ offender describes a person whose behavior may be traced to a diminished or otherwise abnormal capacity to think or reason.

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Most sexual offenses do not involve:

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