Which Ethical System Is Used to Support Preventing Crime Using

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which ethical system is used to support preventing crime using deterrence, incapacitation, and/or treatment?

• A)ethical formalism
• B)ethics of care
• C)Rawlsian ethics
• D)utilitarianism

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Definitions:

Judgment

The cognitive process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing.

Inhibitions

Psychological restraints or barriers that hinder a person from expressing thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in a freely expressive manner.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, often associated with depression or other mental health conditions.

Dependent

Relying on someone or something else for support, sustenance, or aid. In a research context, it refers to the variable being tested and measured.