Chapter 3

Question 1

just deserts or retribution is a __________ theory of corrections.

Answer 1

non-utilitarian 38

Question 2

Under the just deserts or retribution theory, the only concerns is arranging the correctional system so that the _________________.

Answer 2

punishment fits the crime 39

Question 3

the correctional theory of retribution/just deserts demands the use of ___________ sentences. Proponents of this theory despise parole boards because they believe punishment should only be based on the crime. Thus there is a complete ___________.

Answer 3

determinate, truth in sentencing 40

Question 4

just deserts and retribution, while the same, also differ:

_______ believe quite plainly in eye for an eye. Prison should be uncomfortable because through this pain an offender can improve morally.

_______ believe in determinate sentencing because they identify that poor and minority groups are disproportionately punished by the criminal justice system. Determinate sentencing is the only way to ensure all are punished equally.

Answer 4

retribution supporters, just deserts supporters 41

Question 5

What are the four problems with retribution:

Answer 5

1. the prison problem: overcrowded prisons are cruel places. placing someone here wrongs counter to a just deserts logic.
2. the criminology problem: retribution theory operates off the idea that offenders commit crime of their own free will. This theory fails to address un-chose individual traits such as economic status, community, IQ…. etc
3. the inequality problem
4. the utility problem: for this theory, supporters believe punishment is an end of itself. But what about using punishment to achieve another crucial purpose such as reducing crime? No, this would be seen as illegitimate because seeking utility out of punishment risks corrupting a system that only wants to balance the scales of justice.

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Question 6

What did David Rosenhan’s experiment Being Sane in Insane Places prove?

Answer 6

It proved the difficulties of truly distinguishing the mentally ill from the normal.

-in his experiment, he sent people to mental hospitals who faked schizophrenia. The hospitals positively diagnosed each participant and committed them. 55

Question 7

the retribution/just deserts theory is called the _______ model.

Answer 7

justice 61

Question 8

The problem with the liberal just deserts folks theory justice theory model was………

Answer 8

they addressed justice for the victim but did not address the utilitarian concept of crime prevention like the conservatives did. 65