Explain the Criteria for Effective Deterrence

question 4

Essay

Explain the criteria for effective deterrence. Apply the sociological perspective on crime to explain why many people are not deterred even when all criteria are in place.

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Definitions:

Characteristics

Distinctive traits, qualities, or attributes that describe and differentiate entities, individuals, or groups.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person affected.

Rosenhan

Refers to David Rosenhan, a psychologist best known for his experiment published in the study "On Being Sane in Insane Places," which challenged the validity of psychiatric diagnoses.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by pervasive instability in moods, self-image, behavior, and relationships.