Which Factor Creates the Strongest Deterrent for Violent Behaviour

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which factor creates the strongest deterrent for violent behaviour?

• A) certainty of punishment
• B) victim retribution
• C) conditional sentencing
• D) intermittent punishment
• E) severity of punishment

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Definitions:

Moral Judgments

Decisions or opinions about what is right and wrong, typically reflecting personal values or societal standards.

Imaginary Audience

is a psychological concept where an individual believes that his or her actions are the focus of other people's attention and interest.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A developmental stage where teenagers believe their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are unique and not understood by others.

Imaginary Audience

The belief often held by adolescents that they are constantly being observed and judged by others, as if they are the center of attention in a crowd.