Placing an Offender in an Environment in Which He or She

question 32

Multiple Choice

Placing an offender in an environment in which he or she is unable to commit future crimes is known as ______.

• A)deterrence
• B)retribution
• C)incapacitation
• D)rehabilitation

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors toward other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, laws, and personal beliefs.

Preconventional

The first level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on individual needs and concrete rewards and punishments.

Conventional Role

Societal norms that dictate the expected behaviors, duties, and responsibilities of individuals based on their social or demographic characteristics, such as gender or age.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life typically ranging from about 40 to 65 years old, marked by stability, growth in career, and family life.