Question 1

Learning organizations have the inherent ability to adapt and change, improving performance through continual revision of ______.
A) goals
B) objectives
C) policies
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Learning organizations adapt and improve by continually revising goals, objectives, and policies, making all options correct.

Question 2

The ideal community corrections agency is a(n) ______.
A) transparent agency
B) learning organization
C) modified environment
D) evaluated agency

Accepted Answer

A learning organization is ideal for community corrections agencies as it emphasizes continuous improvement, adaptability, and development, which are crucial for effectively managing offenders and ensuring public safety.

Question 3

What kind of community corrections agency is one that can adjust to outside community needs and challenges as well as internal personnel and resource challenges?
A) evaluative organization
B) transparent organization
C) political agency
D) learning organization

Accepted Answer

A learning organization is one that adapts to external and internal challenges by continuously evolving and improving its processes and practices.

Question 4

In its ideal state, what is an essential component in the process of program planning, goal setting, and modification and improvement?
A) transparency
B) learning
C) outcome
D) evaluation

Accepted Answer

Evaluation is essential in program planning, goal setting, and modification and improvement because it provides the necessary feedback to assess the effectiveness of the program and identify areas for improvement.

Question 5

What not only help to crystalize the agency's philosophical orientation on the supervision process but also provide for more measurable constructs that lend themselves to effective evaluation?
A) strong mission statements
B) clearly articulated goals
C) transparent procedures
D) outcome measures

Accepted Answer

Clearly articulated goals help to crystalize the agency's philosophical orientation on the supervision process and also provide for more measurable constructs that lend themselves to effective evaluation by defining specific objectives and outcomes that can be assessed.

Question 6

The assessment of the ______ typically serves as the baseline measure when examining evaluation processes.
A) offender
B) agency
C) staff
D) program

Accepted Answer

The answer of The assessment of the ______ typically serves...

Question 7

What do services or functions carried out by a program (i.e., what the program does) refer to?
A) policy
B) activities
C) goals
D) evaluation

Accepted Answer

Activities refer to the services or functions carried out by a program, essentially describing what the program does.

Question 8

______ programs that screen clients at intake, complete placement assessments, and provide counseling to clients are fulfilling an activity.
A) Renewal
B) Treatment
C) Objective
D) Goal

Accepted Answer

Treatment programs are designed to screen clients at intake, complete placement assessments, and provide counseling, which are all activities associated with treatment services.

Question 9

What is a desired state of affairs that outlines the ultimate purpose of a program?
A) goal
B) activity
C) policy
D) evaluation

Accepted Answer

A goal is a desired state of affairs that outlines the ultimate purpose of a program, providing a clear direction for its planning and implementation.

Question 10

What are specific results or effects of a program's activities that must be achieved in pursuing the program's ultimate goals called?
A) policies
B) outcome
C) reviews
D) objectives

Accepted Answer

Objectives are specific results or effects that a program aims to achieve as part of its efforts towards reaching its ultimate goals. They are concrete, measurable outcomes that are planned as steps towards the larger aim of the program.

Question 11

What is the process whereby assessment data and evaluation data are compared to determine the effectiveness of programs and to find areas where improvement of agency services is required?
A) process-evaluation cycle
B) implementation-assessment cycle
C) assessment-evaluation cycle
D) stakeholder-investor cycle

Accepted Answer

The assessment-evaluation cycle involves comparing assessment data (information gathered about the program's implementation and its outcomes) with evaluation data (analysis of the program's effectiveness) to identify areas for improvement in agency services. This cycle is crucial for continuous improvement and ensuring that programs meet their intended goals.

Question 12

Agencies that successfully implement the assessment-evaluation cycle tend to use ______ resources more effectively and are also less prone to placing the community at risk of future criminal activity.
A) public
B) private
C) correctional
D) legal

Accepted Answer

Agencies that successfully implement the assessment-evaluation cycle can use public resources more effectively because they can better identify what interventions are working, allocate resources more efficiently, and adjust strategies to reduce crime and recidivism, thereby enhancing public safety and resource utilization.

Question 13

What is a significant trend throughout all human services that emphasizes outcomes?
A) transparent learning cycle
B) assessment-evaluation cycle
C) learning-evaluation practices
D) evidence-based practice

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice is a significant trend in human services that emphasizes outcomes by relying on data and research to guide decision-making and interventions.

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding evidence-based practices?
A) It is appropriate for scientific exploration within any human service discipline.
B) It has not become a significant trend in corrections.
C) Many outcomes are desired over others.
D) The desired outcome is defined according to moral or value-oriented standards.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practices are applicable across various human service disciplines, including corrections, as they rely on scientific research and data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

Question 15

All but the ______ levels of the Research Support Pyramid for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation require that a preponderance of the evidence supports a program's effectiveness.
A) top two
B) top three
C) bottom three
D) bottom two

Accepted Answer

The answer of All but the ______ levels of the...

Question 16

What level of the Research Support Pyramid for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation is reserved for those programs that have been subjected to research but the findings were negative and the programs were determined to be not effective?
A) silver
B) iron
C) bronze
D) dirt

Accepted Answer

The "dirt" level of the Research Support Pyramid for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation is reserved for programs that have been researched and found to be ineffective. This level indicates that the evidence does not support the use of these programs.

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the trends in corrections the text has been addressing that are likely to continue in the future?
A) the need for continued training of correctional staff
B) an increased emphasis on the reentry process for offenders
C) the need to incarcerate more individuals of a nonviolent nature
D) the tendency for technology to have more impact on correctional agency operations

Accepted Answer

The trend towards incarcerating more individuals of a nonviolent nature is generally not supported as a future direction in corrections. Instead, there is a movement towards alternative measures for nonviolent offenders, emphasizing rehabilitation and reentry into society, alongside the use of technology and the need for staff training.

Question 18

The use of ______ operations in corrections carries some degree of controversy. This is largely because some people have a moralistic opposition to the idea that money might be made off the misery of others.
A) public
B) privatized
C) nationalized
D) globalized

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B) privatized. The controversy surrounding privatized operations in corrections stems from the ethical concerns about profiting from the incarceration of individuals. This model, where private companies manage prisons or other correctional facilities, has been criticized for prioritizing profit over the welfare and rehabilitation of inmates.

Question 19

______ correctional systems have had more legal problems related to the constitutionality of their operations than private systems.
A) State
B) Local
C) City
D) County

Accepted Answer

State correctional systems have faced more legal challenges related to the constitutionality of their operations than private systems, largely due to their size, the scope of their operations, and the direct application of constitutional rights to their activities.

Question 20

What occurs when social and behavioral researchers' interactions with and observation of subjects being studied affect the subjects' behavior?
A) butterfly effect
B) Hawthorne effect
C) Hawkins effect
D) Martinson effect

Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne effect occurs when subjects alter their behavior because they are aware they are being observed by researchers.

Quiz 12: Program Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices, and Future Trends in Corrections

Learning organizations have the inherent ability to adapt and change, improving performance through continual revision of ______.

The ideal community corrections agency is a(n) ______.

What kind of community corrections agency is one that can adjust to outside community needs and challenges as well as internal personnel and resource challenges?

In its ideal state, what is an essential component in the process of program planning, goal setting, and modification and improvement?

What not only help to crystalize the agency's philosophical orientation on the supervision process but also provide for more measurable constructs that lend themselves to effective evaluation?

The assessment of the ______ typically serves as the baseline measure when examining evaluation processes.

What do services or functions carried out by a program (i.e., what the program does) refer to?

______ programs that screen clients at intake, complete placement assessments, and provide counseling to clients are fulfilling an activity.

What is a desired state of affairs that outlines the ultimate purpose of a program?

What are specific results or effects of a program's activities that must be achieved in pursuing the program's ultimate goals called?

What is the process whereby assessment data and evaluation data are compared to determine the effectiveness of programs and to find areas where improvement of agency services is required?

Agencies that successfully implement the assessment-evaluation cycle tend to use ______ resources more effectively and are also less prone to placing the community at risk of future criminal activity.

What is a significant trend throughout all human services that emphasizes outcomes?

Which of the following is true regarding evidence-based practices?

All but the ______ levels of the Research Support Pyramid for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation require that a preponderance of the evidence supports a program's effectiveness.

What level of the Research Support Pyramid for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation is reserved for those programs that have been subjected to research but the findings were negative and the programs were determined to be not effective?

Which of the following is not one of the trends in corrections the text has been addressing that are likely to continue in the future?

The use of ______ operations in corrections carries some degree of controversy. This is largely because some people have a moralistic opposition to the idea that money might be made off the misery of others.

______ correctional systems have had more legal problems related to the constitutionality of their operations than private systems.

What occurs when social and behavioral researchers' interactions with and observation of subjects being studied affect the subjects' behavior?