The Theory of ______ Imposes Punishment to Deter or Discourage

question 24

Multiple Choice

The theory of ______ imposes punishment to deter or discourage a defendant from committing a crime in the future.

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) positive reinforcement
• C) specific deterrence
• D) general deterrence

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