Which Theory of Incapacitation Involves Predicting That an Individual Offender

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which theory of incapacitation involves predicting that an individual offender, or offenders with certain characteristics, will commit additional crimes if not locked up?

• A) selective incapacitation
• B) specific incapacitation
• C) general incapacitation
• D) collective incapacitation

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Anions resulting from the dissociation of carbonic acid, playing a significant role in maintaining the body's pH balance.

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