Given That There Are Permanent Restrictions on Ex-Offenders (Inability to Vote

question 56

Essay

Given that there are permanent restrictions on ex-offenders (inability to vote, collect government support, etc.), can we ever really say that offenders have "paid their debt" to society? If these offenders feel they will be punished forever, what incentive do they have to remain crime-free?

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Definitions:

Personal Construct Theory

A theory in psychology proposed by George Kelly, emphasizing that individuals use personal constructs (mental models) to interpret and predict events in their lives.

George Kelly

An American psychologist known for his theory of personal constructs, which suggests that individuals use personal systems to understand and predict the world.

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are organized in a hierarchical structure, starting from basic physiological needs to higher levels of needs such as self-actualization.

Self-actualization

The achievement of realizing one’s capabilities and talents, viewed as a fundamental desire or necessity inherent in all individuals.