Correctional Systems & Practice Final
Exam Review-Graded A
A "total institution" is defined as... - ANSWER-a place of residence or work where a
large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable
period of time, together lead an enclosed, formally administered life
The various impacts resulting from structurally-generated alienation are... - ANSWER-
the pains of imprisonment
Match the inmate role with the argot description as outlined by Gresham Sykes in
Society of Captives. - ANSWER-New arrival to the cell block- The "Fish"
Takes on the opinions, attitudes and beliefs of corrections officials- The "Center Man"
Puts own needs above others and exploits fellow captives using manipulation- The
"Merchant"
Tries to monopolize the scarce goods and takes what he wants from other captives with
force- The "Gorilla"
Does his time and shows he can take and endure the prison rules and regulations- The
"Real Man"
Prisons encourage qualities to those required for functioning effectively in the free
community. - ANSWER-True
Prisonization - ANSWER-_______________ is defined as the process by which an
inmate becomes socialized into the custom and principles of the inmate society.
Deprivation Theory - ANSWER-Focused on prison-specific factors , this theory argues
that the conditions of prison itself explain prison culture even when controlling for inmate
characteristics.
Stress and burnout among correctional officers is associated with all of the following
health-related concerns except: - ANSWER-Cancer
Mr. Jones was physically abused as a child and since this time he has displayed
significant anger management issues. He is now incarcerated and his anger has
contributed to his involvement in a significant number of fights with other inmates. This
describes which theory? - ANSWER-Importation Theory
If you where following the convict code, you would adhere to - ANSWER-the
constellation of values, norms, and roles that regulate the way inmates interact with
another and with prison staff
, We learned about eight typologies of correctional officers. For the following four, match
the following definitions to the correct typologies - ANSWER-Passive, apathetic, and
timid. They are generally veteran male correctional officers who are weary if arguments
with inmates and writing misconduct reports.- Lax Officer
Want to be liked by all inmates and easily manipulated by inmates to give lots of
"second chances" - Officer Friendly
Unpredictable, moody, and inconsistent. They communicate and help inmates one time,
then are distant and rule oriented at another. - Wishy Washy
Rule bond and inflexible in discipline - Rule Enforcer
Importation Theory - ANSWER-Focused on pre-prison variables, this theory argues that
pre-prison socialization and experiences shape the inmate normative system and
impact variations in the degree of assimilation into the system
In this book "The society of Captives", Gresham Sykes describes______. - ANSWER-
the pains of imprisonment
Argot - ANSWER-___ is a gate-keeping language designed to communicate to a group
As defined by Sykes, the following are the pains of imprisonment - ANSWER-
deprivation of liberty, goods and services, heterosexual relationships, autonomy, and
security
All of the following are part of Dilulio's General Principles of Good Prison Leadership,
except: - ANSWER-Leaders of successful institutions follow the "hermit" principle.
These managers are strangers to the cellblocks and are not needed on the scene when
trouble erupts because their team can function
Inmate culture is generally described as - ANSWER-the collective, shared values and
norms of the inmates in any giver prison
In their article "Correctional Officer Excessive Use of Force: Civil Liability Under Section
1983," Rembert and Henderson (2014) rely on legal cases between 2001-2011 from the
U.S Court of Appeals and U.S District Courts to identify recurring themes in inmates
claims of excessive use of non-deadly force by correctional officers. Findings from their
legal analysis showed that, while eleven themes emerged from . the legal cases, six of
the eleven themes directly involved: - ANSWER-Correctional officers retaliated against
inmates
Mr. Jones is having an inappropriate relationship with a correctional officer. He reported
that he truly loved the officer and planned to marry her. Their relationship has been
going on for several months. This would be considered which type of staff-inmate
inappropriate relationship typology? - ANSWER-Heartbreaker
Exam Review-Graded A
A "total institution" is defined as... - ANSWER-a place of residence or work where a
large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable
period of time, together lead an enclosed, formally administered life
The various impacts resulting from structurally-generated alienation are... - ANSWER-
the pains of imprisonment
Match the inmate role with the argot description as outlined by Gresham Sykes in
Society of Captives. - ANSWER-New arrival to the cell block- The "Fish"
Takes on the opinions, attitudes and beliefs of corrections officials- The "Center Man"
Puts own needs above others and exploits fellow captives using manipulation- The
"Merchant"
Tries to monopolize the scarce goods and takes what he wants from other captives with
force- The "Gorilla"
Does his time and shows he can take and endure the prison rules and regulations- The
"Real Man"
Prisons encourage qualities to those required for functioning effectively in the free
community. - ANSWER-True
Prisonization - ANSWER-_______________ is defined as the process by which an
inmate becomes socialized into the custom and principles of the inmate society.
Deprivation Theory - ANSWER-Focused on prison-specific factors , this theory argues
that the conditions of prison itself explain prison culture even when controlling for inmate
characteristics.
Stress and burnout among correctional officers is associated with all of the following
health-related concerns except: - ANSWER-Cancer
Mr. Jones was physically abused as a child and since this time he has displayed
significant anger management issues. He is now incarcerated and his anger has
contributed to his involvement in a significant number of fights with other inmates. This
describes which theory? - ANSWER-Importation Theory
If you where following the convict code, you would adhere to - ANSWER-the
constellation of values, norms, and roles that regulate the way inmates interact with
another and with prison staff
, We learned about eight typologies of correctional officers. For the following four, match
the following definitions to the correct typologies - ANSWER-Passive, apathetic, and
timid. They are generally veteran male correctional officers who are weary if arguments
with inmates and writing misconduct reports.- Lax Officer
Want to be liked by all inmates and easily manipulated by inmates to give lots of
"second chances" - Officer Friendly
Unpredictable, moody, and inconsistent. They communicate and help inmates one time,
then are distant and rule oriented at another. - Wishy Washy
Rule bond and inflexible in discipline - Rule Enforcer
Importation Theory - ANSWER-Focused on pre-prison variables, this theory argues that
pre-prison socialization and experiences shape the inmate normative system and
impact variations in the degree of assimilation into the system
In this book "The society of Captives", Gresham Sykes describes______. - ANSWER-
the pains of imprisonment
Argot - ANSWER-___ is a gate-keeping language designed to communicate to a group
As defined by Sykes, the following are the pains of imprisonment - ANSWER-
deprivation of liberty, goods and services, heterosexual relationships, autonomy, and
security
All of the following are part of Dilulio's General Principles of Good Prison Leadership,
except: - ANSWER-Leaders of successful institutions follow the "hermit" principle.
These managers are strangers to the cellblocks and are not needed on the scene when
trouble erupts because their team can function
Inmate culture is generally described as - ANSWER-the collective, shared values and
norms of the inmates in any giver prison
In their article "Correctional Officer Excessive Use of Force: Civil Liability Under Section
1983," Rembert and Henderson (2014) rely on legal cases between 2001-2011 from the
U.S Court of Appeals and U.S District Courts to identify recurring themes in inmates
claims of excessive use of non-deadly force by correctional officers. Findings from their
legal analysis showed that, while eleven themes emerged from . the legal cases, six of
the eleven themes directly involved: - ANSWER-Correctional officers retaliated against
inmates
Mr. Jones is having an inappropriate relationship with a correctional officer. He reported
that he truly loved the officer and planned to marry her. Their relationship has been
going on for several months. This would be considered which type of staff-inmate
inappropriate relationship typology? - ANSWER-Heartbreaker
