Test Bank for Introduction to Corrections 3rd Edition

Test Bank for Introduction to Corrections 3rd Edition Chapter 1: Early History of Punishment and the Development of Prisons in the United States Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. ______ is defined as the process whereby practitioners from a variety of agencies and programs use tools, techniques, and facilities to engage in organized security and treatment functions intended to correct criminal tendencies among the offender population. a. Corrections b. Police c. Courts d. Justice Ans: A KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define corrections and the role it has in the criminal justice system. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge | Comprehension Answer Location: Defining Corrections: A Variety of Possibilities Difficulty Level: Easy 2. The criminal justice system generally consists of ______ segments. a. three b. eight c. nine d. five Ans: D KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define corrections and the role it has in the criminal justice system. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Role of Corrections in the Criminal Justice System Difficulty Level: Medium 3. Unlike the ______, who are tasked with apprehending offenders and preventing crime, correctional personnel often work to change (or at least keep contained) the offender population. a. police b. pudge c. prosecutor d. jury Ans: A KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define corrections and the role it has in the criminal justice system. REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Role of Corrections in the Criminal Justice System Difficulty Level: Easy 4. Which justice system is unique due to the civil nature of the proceedings? a. military b. criminal c. juvenile d. domestic Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define corrections and the role it has in the criminal justice system. REF: Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: The Role of Corrections in the Criminal Justice System Difficulty Level: Hard