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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
In 1949, the was established, which allowed the exchange of ideas in prison
education.
Selected Answer: Journal of Correctional Education
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Question 2
Needs Grading
Although enrollment is at an all-time high, it has been questioned whether GEDs reduce recidivism
after release. Explain why?
Type: MC
Selected
Answer:
Reducing recidivism is the goal and GED’s help do that because inmates can obtain their
education for a job opportunity that they would have never had the chance for without
any education at all. A GED allows and inmate to attend college epically a technical college
to earn certificates or degrees that are in the desired trade that can make the inmate
more marketable to the job force. GED’s only help reduce recidivism for those that what to
change their lives.
Response
Feedback:
[None Given]
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Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Drug users in general tend to commit violent crimes at high rates, but seriously addicted drug users
commit both violent and property crimes at very high rates.
Selected Answer: False
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Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Of all the different educational offerings in prisons, is the most debated by
politicians, the pubic, the media, professors, and students.
Selected Answer: college education
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Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Outpatient programs tended to emphasize certain areas (thinking errors, problem-solving sills, and
relapse prevention) but neglect others (AIDS, models of addiction).
Selected Answer: True
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Question 6
2 out of 2 points
The long-term goals of the Correctional approaches to Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) treatment are to
reduce , , and .
Selected Answer: recidivism, drug dealing, and drug use
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Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Currently, the courses required for federal inmates include basic literacy, , and
classes that are needed to obtain a high school diploma or GED.
Selected Answer: English as a second language
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Question 8
2 out of 2 points
are a specific type of self-help group that rely on a particular philosophy of
recovery that emphasizes the importance of accepting addiction as a disease.
Selected Answer: Twelve-step groups
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Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Many inmates who are eligible for prison education programs do not participate
Selected Answer: True
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Question 10
2 out of 2 points
The term is often used to reflect the fact that group members give and receive
advice, encouragement, and support.
Selected Answer: Mutual help group
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Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Prison libraries offer inmates a stress-free alternative to education.
Selected Answer: True
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Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Evidence suggests that certain medications may be useful in the treatment of addiction.
Selected Answer: True
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Question 13
2 out of 2 points
People who are incarcerated not only suffer from deficiencies but also routinely lack
the needed to obtain and perform adequately in the workforce.
Selected Answer: Academic, vocational skills
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Question 14
Needs Grading
Describe the three main methods of providing college education to inmates.
Type: MC
Selected
Answer:
There are three main methods of providing college education to inmates. Distance
learning is where an inmate takes courses online or by mail. There is on-site education
which is where inmates can attend classes in prison and outside qualified teachers, or
professors come to facilitate and teach the classes. There is on-campus education where
an inmate is granted to attend college classes under supervision, but this is not used that
often.
Response
Feedback:
[None Given]
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Question 15
2 out of 2 points
The Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) program tracks drug use among booked arrestees in 35
large urban areas. The study found was the most commonly used drug follow
.
Selected Answer: marijuana, cocaine
Monday, June 1, 2020 10:28:05 PM EDT
