Chapter 5 Multiple Choice

A drug that reduces craving for heroin is known as ________. a. methadone b. methamphetamine c. antabuse d. an opiate

a

Adam is on probation for a DWI. To help maintain sobriety, he is prescribed a medication that will make him extremely ill if he consumes alcohol. The judge ordered Adam to participate in chemical health programming as a condition of probation. Adam is refusing to attend programming because he does not think he has a drinking problem. What is Adam taking to help him maintain sobriety? a. antabuse b. methadone c. marijuana d. antibiotics

a

Effectiveness studies of probation almost always compare ________. a. one type of probation with another b. probation to parole c. probation to doing nothing d. probation to incarceration

a

Grouping probationers with similar problems (i.e. drug addicts, sex offenders) into a single case load is known as _______. a. specialized supervision programs b . discrimination c. focused supervision d. inappropriate use of resources.

a

If Adam doesn't complete chemical health programming, the judge could _________. a. revoke his probation b. civilly commit Adam to a mental health facility c. require the treatment program to counsel Adam at his home d. all of the above

a

In regard to the effectiveness of community supervision, _______ emphasizes the importance of "results" in setting priorities and selecting activities. a. performance-based supervision b. objective supervision c. intensive supervision d. subjective supervision.

a

In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentece investigation report? a. Williams vs. New York b. Morrisey vs. Brewer c. Gagnon vs. Scarpelli d. Bell vs. Wolfish

a

Jodi is awaiting sentencing for a drug offense. Prior to sentencing, she meets with Agent Smith to discuss her upbringing, drug use, and other aspects of her life. Jodi admits to regular use of heroin for the past three years. Why did Agent Smith meet with Jodi? a. to complete a presentence investigation b. to complete a probation violation c. to complete a mental health evaluation d. to complete a postsentence evaluation

a

Mark is a probation officer who works only with sex offenders. He meets with each client monthly to identify goals each client has. He often has to use a specific interview technique with his clients to promote and determine their stake in the change process. Since Mark supervises only sex offenders, what type of caseload does he have? a. specialized b. unique c. normal d. specific

a

Refusing to attend chemical health programming could be considered a _________. a. technical violation b. assumed violation c. expected violation d. common violation

a

Since Jodi admits to heroin use, Agent Smith is recommending she participate in a program to help control her cravings for heroin. What type of program is being recommended? a. methadone program b. antabuse program c. medicinal marijuana program d. antisocial personality disorder program

a

What interview technique is Mark using with his clients? a. motivational interviewing b. manipulation interviewing c. degrading technique d. determination interviewing

a

What is the process by which private investigative firms contract with convicted offenders to conduct comprehensive background checks and suggest to judges creative sentencing options as alternatives to incarceration? a. client-specific planning b. creative sentencing planning c. disclosure-based planning d. case-based planning

a

What specialized caseload would be appropriate for the supervision of Jodi? a. drug offender b. sex offender c. mental health d. domestic abuse

a

What will Agent Smith use to monitor Jodi's abstinence from the use of heroin? a. urinalysis b. gut feel c. saliva testing d. DNA testing

a

When Mark first meets with his clients, he is making a __________ with them. a. case plan b. agenda c. violation report d. presentence report

a

Which of the following is NOT a goal of motivational interviewing? a. Place the responsibility for behavior change on the probation officer b. help the officer get "back into the game" of behavior change. c. identify effective tools for handling resistance and keeping difficult situations from getting worse d. keep the probation officer from doing all the work

a

Which of the following is NOT one of the five principle components of a case management system? a. punitive assessment b. workload accounting c. systematic needs assessment d. case planning

a

Which of the following is NOT one of the major issues in presentence investigation? a. whether the judge should follow the recommendation b. Whether to make sentencing recommendations c. whether to disclose the contents of the PSI to the defendant d. whether private investigative firms ought to be allowed to provide judges with PSIs paid for be the defendant.

a

With regard to evidence-based practices, which is NOT true regarding program characteristics for offenders? a. only offer programs to offenders who want to participate b. provide treatment programs designed to deal with the problems that produce the higher risk level. c. provide greater levels of supervision for high-risk offenders. d. focus programs on high-risk probationers.

a

a drug that causes violent nausea if combined with alcohol is known as _________. a. antabuse b. methadone c. methamphetamine d. adderall

a

constraints imposed on some probationers to force them to deal with a significant problem or need, such as substance abuse, are known as __________. a. treatment conditions b. standard conditions c. punitive conditions d. necessary conditions

a

A probation officer faces role conflict everyday. The conflict centers on ________. a. the demands of the organization and the expectations of the offender. b. the responsibilities of enforcing the law while simultaneously trying to help the offender. c. personal expectations about probation work and the visible realities of the job d. the pressure of constructing presentence investigation reports.

b

Community service is an example of a _________ condition of probation. a. treatment b. punitive c. customary d. standard

b

Probation officers traditionally perform two basic functions: _________ and supervision. a. protection b. investigation c. surveillance d. monitoring

b

Probation revocation can result from a new arrest; conviction; or a rules violation, a failure to comply with a condition of probation. Rules violations that result in revocations are often referred to as ______ violations. a. minor b. technical c. conditional d. mechanical

b

Supervision begins once an offender is sentenced to probation, and it involves three steps, which of the following is NOT one of these steps? a. establishing a relationship with the offender b. preparation of a presentence investigation (PSI) c. setting supervision goals to help the offender comply with conditions established by the court d. deciding how to terminate probation on the basis of the offender's response to supervision.

b

The performance-based movement calls for a reshaping of the philosophy of probation with new emphasis on ________. a. victim rights b. public safety c. recidivism rates d. restorative justice

b

The return of a former correctional client to criminal behavior is known as ________. a. treatment b. recidivism c. conviction d. arrest

b

Two techniques that are crucial to enhance the validity and reliability of PSI reports are ________ and _________. a. subjectivity; verification b. verification; objectivity c. caution; subjectivity d. objectivity; caution

b

____________ involves a variety of interpersonal techniques that increase the effectiveness of correctional treatment, by having the probation officer interact with the client in ways that promote the client's stake in the change process. a. Direct questioning b. motivational interviewing c. directed interrogation d. rational assessment

b

Case management systems help focus the supervision effort of probation officers on. a. recidivism rates b. court mandates c. client problems d. victim requests

c

Formal constraints, the "legal conditions" of probation, whether standard, punitive, or treatment, are set by the _______ or are written into law. a. probation officer b. parole board c. court d. prosecution

c

In many cases, informal pressure is put on the probation officers to give the function of _______ higher priority than ________. a. supervision; investigation b. surveillance, investigation c. investigation; supervision d. monitoring; investigation

c

Officer vary in all of the following EXCEPT _________. a. skill b. knowledge c. authority d. philosophy

c

The PSI process typically begins with an interview with the _________. a. victim(s) b. sentencing judge c. offender d. probation officer

c

The federal PSI differs from state PSIs by requiring _________. a. the defendant to admit his or her guilt. b. the defendant to provide valid and reliable information c. victim impact statements to be included d. the defendant to make a detailed and full accounting of his or her financial status, assets, and liabilities

c

The offender's response to probation depends in part on his or her perception of the officer's _________. a. intelligence b. authority c. power d. attitude

c

In many jurisdictions, probation officers are legally classified as "_______" officers, with the power to arrest. a. police b. judicial c. courtroom d. peace

d

Leaving one's jurisdiction without permission is an example of a ________- violation of probation a. treatment b. punitive c. customary d. standard

d

Probation officers prefer to rely more heavily on their _______ rather than on power. a. intelligence b. coercion c. court orders d. authority

d

When preparing the PSI report for the judge, the probation officer is engaging in which major function of his or her job? a. supervision b. monitoring c. surveillance d. investigation

d

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the three basic steps carried out by the probation officer during her or her supervisory role? a. the officer and offender establish goals to help the offender comply with conditions of their release. b. Based on the offender's response to supervision, the officer decides how to terminate probation. c. The offender establishes a relationship with the offender and defines the role of the offender and officer. d. The creation of periodic progress reports should be given to the sentencing judge.

d

________ supervision will likely continue to grow in popularity. a. group oriented b. nontechnological based c. specialization of d. decreased reliance on

d

the most likely outcome of probation is that people_______. a. are transferred to house arrest. b. leave their area and are never located again. c. are rearrested for violations d. complete their term

d