Adult Corrections

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major rationales historically given for the punishment imposed by the criminal courts?

• Retribution

• Incapacitation

• Restoration

• Deterrence

Which rationale for punishment has been gaining more attention according to the text?

• Retribution

• Incapacitation

• Restoration

• Rehabilitation

What is the punishment rationale expressed by the biblical phrase "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" known as?

• Lex Talionis

• Lex Mercatoria

• Lex Naturalis

• Lex Loci

What do people who seek revenge aim to do to offenders?

• Forgive them

• Make them suffer for what they have done

• Help them rehabilitate

• Ignore their actions

What is the concept of "Just Desserts" in the context of retribution?

• Offenders should be rewarded for their good behavior.

• Offenders should be punished automatically because they "deserve" it for committing a crime.

• Offenders should be rehabilitated instead of punished.

• Offenders should only be punished if they show no remorse.

What might happen if offenders are not punished for their crimes, according to the text?

• Crime rates will decrease.

• Other people will gain more respect for the law.

• Other people will lose respect for the law.

• Offenders will be more likely to commit crimes again.

What does retribution as a rationale for criminal punishment address?

• The future behavior of the offender.

• The rehabilitation of the offender.

• The past, by paying back offenders for their crimes.

• The prevention of future crimes by others.

What does incapacitation aim to achieve with offenders?

• To rehabilitate them for reintegration into society

• To make it virtually impossible for them to commit crimes during the period of restraint

• To provide them with education and job training

• To offer them a reduced sentence for good behavior

How was incapacitation historically carried out?

• Through community service and fines

• Through probation and parole

• Through exile, banishment, or death

• Through counseling and therapy

What is the modern example of incapacitation mentioned in the text?

• "First offense pardon" policy

• "Three strikes and you're out" imprisonment for extended time

• "One warning" system

• "Life sentence" without parole