"Three Strikes and You're Out" Is an Example of Which

question 5

Multiple Choice

"Three strikes and you're out" is an example of which of the three basic sentencing structures?

• A) Indeterminate sentencing
• B) Incarceration sentencing
• C) Determinate sentencing
• D) Mandatory sentencing
• E) ​ ​Presumptive sentencing

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Definitions:

Punishing Event

An event or stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the behavior that it follows, often used in behavior modification techniques.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification process where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

Increasing behaviors by presenting positive reinforcers. A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the likelihood of a particular response being emitted due to its association with a reinforcement.