Which of the Following Is True Regarding Intermediate Sanctions

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding intermediate sanctions?

• A)Intermediate sanctions are less restrictive than probation and more restrictive than imprisonment
• B)Intermediate sanctions provide a number of additional sentencing options for wrongdoers who require stricter supervision than that supplied by probation
• C)Intermediate sanctions are not designed to match specific punishment and treatment of an individual offender with a corrections program that reflects the offender's situation
• D)Intermediate sanctions are not intended to alleviate pressure on overcrowded facilities and understaffed probation departments

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Definitions:

Mindfulness Meditation

A mental practice that involves focusing one's mind on the present moment, acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

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A personality trait associated with a tendency towards disorganization, carelessness, and a lack of responsibility.

Impulsivity

The tendency to take risks, not plan, and be high in sensation-seeking, roughly equivalent to low conscientiousness.

Social Inhibition

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