Intermediate Sanctions Have Two General Goals, First, to Provide More

question 54

Multiple Choice

Intermediate sanctions have two general goals, first, to provide more effective alternatives to probation and, second, to serve as a_______.

• A) tougher way of handling offenders
• B) deterrent for future criminal behavior
• C) way to eliminate biases in the system
• D) less costly alternative to prison

---

Definitions:

Support

Assistance provided to meet the physical, emotional, or financial needs of individuals or groups.

Individualist-Collectivist

This term refers to a dimension of culture that contrasts the preference for behavior that prioritizes self-interest versus group interests.

Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which people are able to deal with the unexpected and how they cope with uncertainty in unstructured environments.

Power Distance

The extent to which people in different societies accept the way power is distributed.