Specific Deterrence Refers to a Sentence That Should Be No

question 152

True/False

Specific deterrence refers to a sentence that should be no more or less severe than the offender's actions warrant.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

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Social-cognitive Perspective

A psychological perspective that emphasizes how people's thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of social situations affect their behavior and attitudes.

Psychological Perspectives

Various approaches within psychology to understand human behavior and mental processes, including cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic perspectives.

Violent Role Models

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