Inmate Behavior Management 3

Question 1

A token economy in a correctional behavior program works by:

Accepted Answer

Awarding points or tokens for positive behavior that can be exchanged for privileges

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Charging inmates money for privileges

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Removing meals as discipline

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Letting inmates trade contraband

Question 2

When responding to a fight between two inmates, the officer's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure personal and overall safety and call for backup

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Determine who started it

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Confiscate property

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Begin writing the report

Question 3

Active listening when an inmate voices a complaint helps because it:

Accepted Answer

Reduces tension and can resolve issues before they escalate

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Encourages the inmate to file grievances

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Wastes valuable shift time

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Signals weakness to other inmates

Question 4

Negative reinforcement increases a behavior by:

Accepted Answer

Removing an unpleasant condition when the desired behavior occurs

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Adding a pleasant reward

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Adding a punishment

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Ignoring the behavior

Question 5

An inmate known for testing boundaries makes a small, reasonable request. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate it fairly on its merits within policy

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Deny it automatically because of their reputation

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Grant it to avoid conflict regardless of policy

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Refer them to another officer to avoid deciding

Question 6

The 'broken windows' concept applied to inmate management suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Addressing small infractions promptly helps prevent larger problems

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Minor rule violations should be ignored

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Only serious offenses deserve attention

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Property damage should be encouraged

Question 7

Why is maintaining professional boundaries with inmates critical?

Accepted Answer

It reduces opportunities for manipulation and protects officer integrity

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It prevents officers from doing their job

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It guarantees inmate friendship

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It eliminates the need for rules