Introduction to Criminal Justice Practice and Process 2nd Edition By Peak – Test Bank

Chapter 11: Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The four goals of punishment include each of the following EXCEPT _______.
a. retribution
b. deterrence
c. incapacitation
d. recidivism

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Knowledge

2. Which goal of punishment traces its roots to the Old Testament adage of “an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth”?
a. Deterrence
b. Retribution
c. Incapacitation
d. Rehabilitation

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Knowledge

3. Public support for the death penalty for offenders who murder young children would be most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?
a. Incapacitation
b. Rehabilitation
c. Deterrence
d. Retribution

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Comprehension

4. An offender’s desire to avoid unpleasant consequences is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?
a. Incapacitation
b. Rehabilitation
c. Deterrence
d. Retribution

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Comprehension

5. Which of the following would be an example of specific deterrence?
a. Applying the death penalty to an offender to ensure he never commits another crime
b. Applying the death penalty to an offender to send a message to all that crime is unacceptable
c. Supporting the rapid application of the death penalty and limiting appeals
d. Opposing the death penalty on the grounds it may be applied capriciously

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Comprehension

6. Passing a strict law against drunk driving offenses with the purpose of dissuading people from driving after drinking would best meet which goal of punishment?
a. Restitution
b. Rehabilitation
c. Specific deterrence
d. General deterrence

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Comprehension

7. Placing an offender in an environment in which he or she is unable to commit future crimes is known as _______.
a. Deterrence
b. Retribution
c. Incapacitation
d. Rehabilitation

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Knowledge

8. Which of the following would be an example of incapacitation?
a. Sentencing an offender to community service
b. Sentencing an offender to a fine
c. Releasing the offender from jail
d. Sentencing an offender to prison

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Application

9. Attempting to reform an offender through treatment or educational programs with the goal of turning the offender from crime is best described by which goal of punishment?
a. Incapacitation
b. Rehabilitation
c. Deterrence
d. Retribution

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Knowledge

10. Which of the following would be most closely aligned with the goal of rehabilitation?
a. Requiring an offender to serve a jail term
b. Ordering an offender to repay the victim for financial losses
c. Sending an offender to classes to earn her General Equivalency Diploma
d. Having an offender submit proof of employment

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: under heading: Four Goals
OBJ: 1 COG: Comprehension