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True / False
1. Inmates who are gleaning try to take advantage of prison programs to better themselves and improve their prospects for
success after release.
a.
True
b.
False
2. There is only one inmate code, and every single offender abides by it.
a.
True
b.
False
3. Women offenders have received a tremendous amount of attention from research scholars since the early nineteenth
century.
a.
True
b.
False
4. First-time prisoners are commonly referred to in prison slang as “rookies,” meaning they are new and don’t know what
to expect.
a.
True
b.
False
5. The concept of the prisoner subculture helps us understand inmate society.
a.
True
b.
False
6. Women convicts traditionally have received shorter maximum sentences than men for similar offenses.
a.
True
b.
False
7. Female inmates, when compared to their male counterparts, place more emphasis on achieving status and recognition
within their prison community.
a.
True
b.
False
8. Male prisoners are more likely than females to have lived with their children prior to incarceration.
a.
True
b.
False
9. The most controversial of all prison-based inmate programs are those focused on rehabilitation.
a.
True
b.
False
10. With the rise of the labor movement, many state legislatures have passed new laws making the sale of prisoner-made
goods easier so that competition is fair for all in a given market.
a.
True
b.
False
11. Inmates who cut themselves off from the outside world and try to construct a life within the prison are said to be
"jailing."
a.
True
b.
False
12. Female offenders rarely need drug treatment.
a.
True
b.
False
13. Recreation is an example of a prison program.
a.
True
b.
False
14. The growing number of elderly prisoners is not a health problem in contemporary corrections.
a.
True
b.
False
15. The state-use system involves prison inmates making goods that are purchased by state institutions and agencies
exclusively.
a.
True
b.
False
Multiple Choice
16. A set of rules of conduct that reflects the values and norms of the prison society is referred to as
the__________________.
a.
inmate chain
b.
inmate perspective
c.
inmate command
d.
inmate code
17. The inmate code emphasizes solidarity of inmates against ________.
a.
the general public
b.
snitches and punks
c.
prison staff
d.
prison gangs
18. The process where most new inmates absorb the customs of prison society and learn to adapt to the environment is
referred to as
a.
institutionalization.
b.
prisonization.
c.
indoctrination.
d.
value acceptance.
19. The two primary rules of the inmate code are “________________” and “don’t inform on another convict.”
a.
never talk to staff
b.
do your own time
c.
pull your own weight on the job
d.
never trust the warden
20. Inmates who view their time in prison as a brief but inevitable break in their criminal careers or as the cost of doing
business have taken on the adaptive role of ________.
a.
integrating
b.
gleaning
c.
doing time
d.
jailing
21. Which of the following adaptive roles would best explain an inmate who cuts himself off from the outside world and
basically constructs his life within the walls of the prison?
a.
doing time
b.
gleaning
c.
integrating
d.
jailing
22. Recognizing that prisoners do have some needs that are not met, prisons have a _________________from which
residents may periodically purchase a limited number of items—toilet articles, tobacco, snack foods, etc.—in exchange
for credits drawn on their “bank accounts.”
a.
exchange
b.
commissary
c.
market
d.
bazaar
23. A(n) ________________ is a major element of the prison society, as items that some inmates want or need are not
available elsewhere.
a.
secretive economy
b.
exchange economy
c.
underground economy
d.
private market
24. Because real money is prohibited in prison and many facilities have become nonsmoking, _____________ have
become the new standard form of currency in many prisons.
a.
packs of cookies
b.
pieces of chewing gum
c.
packs of sugar
d.
cans of tuna
25. Over one-third of female offenders are serving time for ____________ offenses.
a.
property
b.
violent
c.
federal
d.
drug
26. Overall women prisoners receive ________ sentences than do men.
a.
shorter maximum
b.
longer minimum
c.
longer maximum
d.
shorter minimum
27. Scholars report that female inmates tended to adopt which of the following rather than identifying with the larger
prisoner subculture?
a.
pseudofamilies
b.
a lesbian identity
c.
gang ties
d.
a transgender identity
28. According to Barbara Owen's study of inmates in the Central California Women's Facility, the vast majority of
inmates try to avoid ________, which is described as behavior that can bring trouble and conflict with staff and other
inmates, ultimately resulting in loss of good time or time in administrative segregation.
a.
"the life"
b.
"the nonsense"
c.
"the mix"
d.
"the drama"
29. Some correctional administrators suggest that the increased occurrence of sexual abuse cases found in female prisons
is due in part to the large number of ________.
a.
women housed in close quarters
b.
men guarding women
c.
previously abused women in prison
d.
lesbians found in prison
30. Which of the following is NOT considered to be sexual misconduct in a female prison setting?
a.
using threats or making requests for sexual acts
b.
conjugal visits between inmates and significant others on prison grounds
c.
indecent exposure and staff voyeurism for sexual gratification
d.
touching genitalia, breast, or buttocks in a way that is intended to arouse, abuse, or gratify sexual desire
31. One of the greatest concerns for most incarcerated women is_______________.
a.
finding a way to get drugs or alcohol
b.
the fate of their children
c.
the fate of their significant other
d.
their parole date
32. According to the textbook authors, which of the following is NOT true of most pregnant inmates?
a.
They have STDs.
b.
They are over the age of thirty-five.
c.
They are having their first babies.
d.
They have a history of drug abuse.
33. In most states, a baby born in prison must be placed with a family member or a social agency within _____________
of birth.
a.
48 hours
b.
1 week
c.
3 weeks
d.
6 weeks
34. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding male and female prison subcultures?
a.
Men rarely share form close personal relationships with prison staff, but many women chose to get close to
and share information with their keepers.
b.
Men tend to segregate themselves by race; this is less true for women.
c.
Women’s prison populations are divided by security levels for their safety; men serve time in facilities where
the population is mixed.
d.
Women are more responsive to prison programs than men.
35. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic prisoner program types found in US prisons?
a.
industrial
b.
retributive
c.
medical
d.
rehabilitative
36. _________is the process of evaluating an offender’s needs and developing custody and treatment programs that fit
those needs.
a.
Assessment
b.
Classification
c.
Evaluation
d.
Categorization
37. ___________ models of classification are designed to distinguish among inmates with respect to risk of escape,
potential misconduct in the institution, and future criminal behavior.
a.
Evaluative
b.
Behavioral
c.
Predictive
d.
Analytical
38. ____________ therapy is a type of treatment that focuses on patterns of interaction with others, especially patterns
that indicate personal problems.
a.
Group interaction
b.
Reality intervention
c.
Redirectional examination
d.
Transactional analysis
39. By far, the most extraordinary health problem in contemporary corrections is the growing number of
_________offenders.
a.
HIV infected
b.
homosexual
c.
elderly
d.
IV drug
40. A labor system in which goods produced by prison industries are purchased by state institutions and agencies
exclusively is referred to as the ________.
a.
piece-price system
b.
public-account system
c.
public-works system
d.
state-use system
41. The process by which a new inmate absorbs the customs of prison society and learns to adapt to the environment is
known as
a.
prisonization
b.
adapting
c.
adjusting
d.
fitting in
42. Inmates who view their prison term as a brief, inevitable break in their criminal career are categorized in what
adaptive role?
a.
doing time
b.
gleaning
c.
jailing
d.
vacationing
43. Transactions in the prison economy may lead to _____________________ when goods are stolen, debts remain
unpaid, or agreements are violated.
a.
more crime
b.
violence
c.
fewer types of goods offered
d.
more drug smuggling
44. Which of the following is NOT a difference between male and female subcultures in prison?
a.
Men are more responsive than women to prison programs.
b.
Female inmates have more interpersonal relationships than men.
c.
Women's prisons are less violent.
d.
Men rarely form intimate relationships with prison staff.
45. Which is NOT an example of a prison program?
a.
education
b.
recreation
c.
treatment
d.
classification
Cody is serving a four-year prison sentence. He has been in and out of custody the vast majority of his life. Cody states
he is tired of his lifestyle and is ready to change how he lives his life. He reports that his use of drugs and alcohol have
driven him to engage in criminal activity. Cody also has no high school diploma or GED.
46. If Cody becomes involved in an education and treatment program while in prison with the goal to better himself upon
release, what adaptive role does he fall into?
a.
gleaning
b.
doing time
c.
jailing
d.
disorganized criminal
47. Cody is currently participating in an in-custody chemical dependency program. What type of prison programming is
Cody participating in?
a.
vocational
b.
medical
c.
recreational
d.
rehabilitative
48. Although Cody states he wants to change, he holds a position of authority in prison due to his numerous previous
incarcerations, he runs a store in his living unit, and he is known as the guy who can get things done. What adaptive role
describes how Cody is doing his time?
a.
jailing
b.
doing time
c.
gleaning
d.
disorganized criminal
Kate is in prison for a drug offense. She is known as Mom to three other inmates and spends all her time with a small
group of inmates. Although she is heterosexual, she is in a relationship with another female inmate. She has been
discipline free and is actively participating in prison programming.
49. According to the scenario, which is true about Kate?
a.
She has formed a pseudofamily.
b.
She is a disorganized criminal.
c.
She has limited chance of success when released due to her unwillingness to complete treatment.
d.
She is jailing.
50. Based on the scenario, which is true about Kate?
a.
She has become a lesbian.
b.
She appears to be avoiding "the mix."
c.
She is a disorganized criminal.
d.
She is jailing.
Chris has significant mental health issues and low intelligence. He is in a maximum-custody prison due to the risk of
escape and continued violent behavior while in prison. Chris has been labeled a "rat" and is often manipulated by the
other inmates.
51. What type of classification model was used to determine the custody level for Chris?
a.
predictive model
b.
rehabilitative model
c.
interaction model
d.
discipline model
52. Chris has been labeled a "rat". What does this mean?
a.
He is known as a snitch.
b.
He is known to be very sneaky.
c.
He is short and thin.
d.
He is known as the guy who can get things done.
53. Since Chris is known as a rat, which of the following statements is true?
a.
He has broken the inmate code.
b.
He is well respected among the inmate population.
c.
He is serving a life sentence.
d.
He is in a pseudofamily.
54. Based on the scenario, what adaptive role does Chris fall into?
a.
gleaning
b.
jailing
c.
doing Time
d.
disorganized criminal
55. Which of the following statement does not apply to Chris?
a.
He would benefit from psychological programming.
b.
He would benefit from educational programming.
c.
His behaviors have shown he does not fit in with the prison subculture.
d.
He has conformed to the adaptive role of doing time.
Completion
56. Inmates who choose _________cut themselves off from the outside and generally become key figures in the politics
and economy of the joint.
57. Inmates unable to develop a role orientation are referred to as _________________, meaning they cannot adjust to
prison life.
58. According to the authors, in the correctional system women are known as the ___________ offenders.
59. ________________ are any formal structured activities that take prisoners out of their cells and let them perform
personal tasks.
60. _____________ is the process by which a new inmate absorbs the customs of prison society and learns to adapt to the
environment.
61. A process by which inmates can be grouped according to custody requirements and program needs is known as
______________.
62. _________________ therapy is a treatment technique, usually done in a group, that vividly brings the offender face-
to-face with his or her crime’s consequences for the victim and society.
63. No matter how beneficial a program, it must not conflict with __________.
64. In most correctional systems, all prison-bound inmates pass through a reception and __________________ center
where, over a three- to six-week period, they are evaluated and classified.
65. In ____________________, the Supreme Court found that all inmates have a well-established right to medical
treatment while incarcerated.
66. Don't exploit inmates and don't quarrel with fellow inmates are examples of elements of the ___________________.
67. The standard currency in the prison economy is _______________.
68. Most correctional facilities for women look more like _____________________ than maximum-security prisons.
69. For all types of crimes, women prisoners receive _________________ maximum sentences than men do.
70. In prison, men tend to segregate themselves by _______________.
71. To deal with the problem of sexual abuse in prison, states have enacted statutes ______________ sexual relations with
correctional clients.
72. The most controversial prison program is the ________________ program.
73. Teaching a prisoner a skill that can help him or her get a job upon release is one of the ______________ ideas in
prison programming.
74. A system that involves the prison purchasing machinery and raw materials with which inmates manufactured salable
products in known as the _________________ system.
75. A disease of the liver that reduces the effectiveness of the body's system for removing toxins is
___________________.
Essay
76. Define the phrase “prison subculture.” What types of characteristics make up this subculture? Define and discuss what
is meant by the inmate code? Finally, define the term “prisonization”; be sure to discuss how it relates to the larger prison
subculture.
77. Discuss the distinct issues facing imprisoned mothers and their children. Why are these issues important? Describe the
types of programming that exist for imprisoned mothers. Discuss problems and issues associated with such programming.
78. List and explain the four adaptive role orientations most commonly used by new inmates who are entering prison for
the first time.
79. What role does programming play in prison life? List and describe four types of programming. Be sure to provide
examples of each.
80. Explain what a pseudofamily is and why female offenders form them while in prison. Also explain why male
offenders do not form pseudofamilies while in prison.
