All of the Following Are Potential Motivations That Underlie Punishment

question 9

Multiple Choice

All of the following are potential motivations that underlie punishment in the criminal justice system except

• A)retribution.
• B)incapacitation.
• C)nullification.
• D)deterrence.

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