Making Punishment Equal to the Harm Caused by the Offender

question 51

Multiple Choice

Making punishment equal to the harm caused by the offender is the primary consideration when considering how much to punish for which of the following approaches to punishment?

• A) retribution
• B) deterrence
• C) incapacitation
• D) rehabilitation

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands during stress or when blood-glucose levels are low, belonging to the steroid class.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebrum

The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, encompassing areas involved in sensory processing, voluntary movements, learning, memory, and complex cognitive processes.

Corpus Callosum

The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between the two sides of the brain.