Deterrence Refers to ______

question 26

Multiple Choice

Deterrence refers to ______.

• A) punishment intended to transform individual into productive member of society
• B) punishing to discourage from offenses happening again
• C) punishing in order to harm the individual that caused harm
• D) punishing to remove individual from society as an interest for safety

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, reinforcing desirable behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.

Orienting Reflex

The instinctual reaction of an organism to a novel stimulus, often involving attention redirection towards the source of the stimulus.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, because it is interesting and satisfying in itself, not for some separate outcome.