Despite its overall pessimistic conclusion, what positive effect did Robert Martinson's 'what works' report have on the field of corrections?

Correct answer: It helped researchers ask more critical questions about measurement and how to properly evaluate rehabilitation.

Explanation

This question requires understanding the nuanced legacy of Martinson's report. While it is famous for its 'nothing works' conclusion, it also had the positive, albeit unintended, effect of forcing the field to become more rigorous in how it studied and evaluated rehabilitative programs.

Other questions

Question 1

Which of the four main punishment ideologies is described as being the only one that most accurately attempts to address all three goals of corrections: punishing the offender, protecting society, and rehabilitating the offender?

Question 2

According to the text, what approximate percentage of all people who enter prisons are eventually released?

Question 3

The design of the Eastern State Penitentiary, which opened in 1829, was based on what primary rehabilitative concept?

Question 4

What was the main finding of Robert Martinson's 1974 review of over 230 rehabilitative programs, which significantly impacted correctional ideology?

Question 5

In the context of modern rehabilitation, what are 'criminogenic needs'?

Question 6

What is the core concept of cognitive behavioral change efforts for offenders as described in the chapter?

Question 7

The text lists several risk factors for offending. Which one is presented as a factor that can be addressed but is distinct from items like antisocial attitudes or substance abuse, as it cannot be changed in the same way?

Question 8

The Elmira Reformatory is provided as an example of what historical approach to rehabilitation?

Question 9

What is the 'great paradox' that the text describes as happening in our society concerning the use of jails and prisons?

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the three goals of corrections that rehabilitation attempts to address?

Question 12

The chapter mentions that rehabilitation has taken different forms throughout history. Which approach viewed offenders as being 'out of touch with God'?

Question 13

According to the chapter, what is the basis for how criminal behavior is learned, according to the principles of cognitive behavioral change?

Question 14

What does the text identify as the 'spark' that many needed to turn toward more punitive ideologies in the 1970s?

Question 15

The reform movement sought to rehabilitate offenders through more humane treatment. Which of the following was NOT listed as a component of this approach?

Question 16

What is the primary focus of today's rehabilitative efforts, according to the chapter?

Question 17

The text mentions that a medical approach to rehabilitation, while greatly reduced, is still used today. What specific example is provided from Oklahoma?

Question 18

What kind of rehabilitative efforts are described as being 'based on empirical data about offenders'?

Question 19

The U.S. Federal Government's National Institute of Justice has a resource devoted to evidence-based practices. What is this site called?

Question 20

What is a common criticism of rehabilitation as an ideology, according to the text?

Question 21

Which of the following is listed as an example of a criminogenic need?

Question 22

What year did the Eastern State Penitentiary open, marking an early effort in a specific form of rehabilitation?

Question 23

Paul Gendreau's 1996 principles of effective intervention are mentioned as a core component of what?

Question 24

What is the central question posed by the text in light of the fact that most offenders are eventually released from prisons?

Question 25

How did the reform movement of the 19th century differ from the earlier penitentiary model?

Question 26

Collectively, risk factors for offending such as prior criminal history, antisocial attitudes, lack of education, and substance abuse are considered what?

Question 27

Which of the following would NOT be considered a 'criminogenic need' according to the definition provided in the chapter?

Question 28

The principles of effective intervention, which form the cornerstone of modern rehabilitation, are designed to do what?

Question 29

What does the text suggest is a key reason for the failure of rehabilitation in the past?

Question 30

Robert Martinson's 1974 review examined over how many rehabilitative programs?

Question 31

The text explains that cognitive behavioral change is particularly relevant for individuals leaving prison. Why?

Question 32

What is the goal of the resource CrimeSolutions, provided by the National Institute of Justice?

Question 33

The text states that today's rehabilitation programs that follow the principles of effective intervention are showing they can achieve the three goals of corrections. What are those three goals?

Question 34

The medical approach to rehabilitation viewed offenders in what way?

Question 35

In the context of the chapter, what does 'recidivism' mean?

Question 36

What is the primary characteristic of the institutions themselves that the text suggests contributes to the difficulty of rehabilitation?

Question 37

According to the chapter, what has become the 'cornerstone of modern rehabilitation'?

Question 38

The text states that in addition to punishment and societal protection, all four punishment ideologies address these first two goals. Which goal is either silent or not addressed in retribution, deterrence, or incapacitation?

Question 39

What does the text imply is the main problem with the expectation that individuals leaving prison will not commit crimes in the future?

Question 40

Which historical institution is presented as an example of the reform movement's ideal of rehabilitating offenders through more humane treatment and general reform efforts?

Question 41

What is the core principle of 'evidence-based rehabilitative efforts'?

Question 42

According to the chapter, how does a lack of rehabilitation for the 95 percent of offenders who are released pose a problem for society?

Question 43

What specific component was included in the design of the Eastern State Penitentiary to facilitate penance?

Question 44

Which of the following best describes the shift in correctional ideology that occurred after Martinson's 1974 report?

Question 45

When the text states that rehabilitation has had critics because it is seen as 'soft' on offenders, what does this imply?

Question 46

The chapter's discussion on modern rehabilitation emphasizes understanding the items that make offenders at risk for reoffending. What is the next step after identifying these risk factors?

Question 47

Which ideology of punishment is NOT mentioned in the text as lacking the goal of rehabilitating the offender?

Question 48

What does the chapter suggest is the result of applying the principles of effective intervention in modern rehabilitation programs?

Question 49

The text describes cognitive behavioral change efforts as one of the most useful approaches for changing what two aspects of offenders?

Question 50

According to the chapter, what has become of the medical approach to rehabilitation in the present day?