During a Victim Impact Statement, the Mother of Someone Who

question 54

Multiple Choice

During a victim impact statement, the mother of someone who was murdered advocates a sentence to serve as vindication for her slain child. She continues to note that she believes the offender will never experience remorse for his actions or change. Which type of punishment is the mother advocating for?

• A) incapacitation
• B) rehabilitation
• C) deterrence
• D) retribution

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Definitions:

Market

Any institution or mechanism that brings together buyers (demanders) and sellers (suppliers) of a particular good or service.

Exchange of Goods

The act of giving one thing and receiving another, especially of the same type or value, commonly referred to in the context of trade or barter.

Buyers and Sellers

The participants in a market who respectively purchase and offer goods or services for trade.

Substitution Effects

The change in the consumption pattern of goods due to a change in their prices, making consumers replace more expensive items with cheaper alternatives.