Penology Is ______

question 6

Multiple Choice

Penology is ______.

• A) functions carried out by government agencies having to do with the punishment of criminals
• B) the study of the processes adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime
• C) an attempt to control crime through the threat of punishment
• D) the study of the nature and extent of crime

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Definitions:

Cyclical Unemployment Rate

The rate of unemployment caused by changes in the economic cycle, such as recessions or expansions.

Frictional Unemployment Rate

Frictional Unemployment Rate refers to the percentage of the labor force that is voluntarily moving between jobs, careers, or locations.

Structural Unemployment Rate

The long-term and chronic unemployment that exists even when the economy is at its productive best, often due to mismatches between skills and job requirements.

Overall Unemployment Rate

A percentage that represents the portion of the labor force that is not currently employed but is actively seeking employment.