If the Punishment for a Crime Makes It Less Likely

question 51

Multiple Choice

If the punishment for a crime makes it less likely that individuals will commit future crimes, it is called ______.

• A) specific deterrence
• B) recidivism
• C) general deterrence
• D) public deterrence

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Definitions:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

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Consolidated Statement

Financial statements that aggregate the assets, liabilities, and operations of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

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