Specific Deterrence Assumes That an Individual, After Being Punished Once

question 16

True/False

Specific deterrence assumes that an individual, after being punished once for a certain act, will be less likely torepeat that act because she or he does not want tobe punished again. ​

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Definitions:

Decoding

The process of interpreting or understanding communication messages, symbols, or encoded information.

Encoding

The process of converting information or ideas into a symbolic form that can be conveyed through communication.

Communication Medium

The channel or method used to convey information or messages from one entity to another, including digital, oral, written, and non-verbal forms.

Communication Channel

The medium through which a message is transmitted from sender to receiver.