According to Beccaria's and Bentham's Utilitarian Rationale, Punishment Should Be

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to Beccaria's and Bentham's utilitarian rationale, punishment should be based on:

• A)the character of the victim.
• B)the concept of mercy.
• C)the seriousness of the crime.
• D)the social status of the perpetrator.

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Definitions:

Impoverished

Lacking in financial, social, or other resources necessary for a standard of living considered comfortable or normal in society.

Behavioral Effects

The changes in behavior that occur as a result of an experiment, treatment, or any environmental or psychological phenomenon.

Morphine

A powerful opioid analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used to relieve severe pain.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, can bind to influence cellular function.