According to Hepburn (1985), which type of power derives from the prisoners’ perception that prison officers have some special skill or expertise?

a. legitimate
b. reward
c. expert
d. referent


Ans: C

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The second level of Fuller’s (1998) pyramid of concepts he believes makes up peacemaking criminology that ______.

a. nonviolence b. social justice c. inclusion d. correct means

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What is the primary intent of antistalking legislation?

a. To assist stalkers who threaten and harass before they commit violent acts b. To stop stalkers who threaten and harass before they commit violent acts c. To assist stalkers who threaten and harass after they commit violent acts d. To stop stalkers who threaten and harass after they commit violent acts

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Medieval justices of the peace were known for making headway through the use of

a. corrupt jurors b. informants c. planted evidence d. threats

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Which of the following statements regarding community corrections is true?

A. In general offenders assigned to community corrections have committed less serious offenses. B. Community supervision is more expensive than incarceration. C. The rates of recidivism for those under community supervision are higher than those who go to prison. D. Community supervision is more destructive to the offender than going to prison. E. Community corrections does not build ties between the offender and his or her family.

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