Exam (elaborations)
American Corrections 11th Edition by Todd R. Clear -
- Module
- History Exam
- Institution
- History Exam
American Corrections 11th Edition by Todd R. Clear - These Are complete quizzes and these will help you to pass
[Show more]
Content preview
d. lack of a clear mission.ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Three Challenges for the Future of Corrections
LEARNING OBJE ACOR.CLEA.16.22.04 - Understand what “good leadership” means in the context of the current
CTIVES: corrections system of the United States and know what it will take for leaders to more widely
implement
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
37. In recent years there has been a dramatic growth in what type of studies?
a. leadership effectiveness
b. program effectiveness
c. prison effectiveness
d. vision effectiveness
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Four Current Trends in the U.S. Corrections System
LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACOR.CLEA.16.22.03 - Identify four substantial forces that face corrections and describe their
S: importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
38. Compared to the 1970s, those who go to prison serve sentences that are:
a. nearly twice as short.
b. nearly twice as long.
c. nearly identical.
d. incomparable.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: American Corrections Today
LEARNING OBJE ACOR.CLEA.16.22.01 - Understand how the philosophy of the U.S. corrections system has changed
CTIVES: over the years and what effects such changes have had.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
39. The social costs of the growth of the penal system have been borne most substantially by:
a. working-class families.
b. suburban communities.
c. upper-class families.
d. minority communities.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Five Correctional Dilemmas
LEARNING OBJECTIV ACOR.CLEA.16.22.02 - Know the major dilemmas facing the corrections system and how they
ES: might be resolved.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
40. The crime rate today is about what it was in:
a. 1953.
b. 1963.
c. 1973.
, d. 1993.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: American Corrections Today
LEARNING OBJE ACOR.CLEA.16.22.01 - Understand how the philosophy of the U.S. corrections system has changed
CTIVES: over the years and what effects such changes have had.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
41. A national clearinghouse of information about correctional practices is the:
a. American Correctional Association.
b. National Institute of Corrections.
c. California Peace Officers Association.
d. American Probation and Parole Association.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Changing Corrections: A Final View
LEARNING OBJECTI ACOR.CLEA.16.22.05 - Describe the aspirations for the U.S. corrections system and how those
VES: aspirations might be achieved.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
42. A new force for steady correctional growth and development that is likely to outstrip professional
associations and government agencies is:
a. you.
b. the media.
c. professors of criminal justice.
d. comprehensive research.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Changing Corrections: A Final View
LEARNING OBJECTI ACOR.CLEA.16.22.05 - Describe the aspirations for the U.S. corrections system and how those
VES: aspirations might be achieved.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
43. Several forces contribute to the constant change in corrections, predominantly professional associations and
____________.
a. lobbyists
b. government agencies
c. the general public
d. the media
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Changing Corrections: A Final View
LEARNING OBJECTI ACOR.CLEA.16.22.05 - Describe the aspirations for the U.S. corrections system and how those
VES: aspirations might be achieved.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
44. The National Institute of Corrections is a division of the _____________ housed within the Department of Justice.
a. Corrections Corp. of America
b. American Corrections Association
c. Federal Corrections Association
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamsExpert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79373 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now