Which of the Following Justifications of Punishment Prevents Offenders from Having

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following justifications of punishment prevents offenders from having the chance to commit a new crime?

• A) deterrence
• B) incapacitation
• C) treatment
• D) restoration

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process by which one substance takes in or soaks up another; in biology, it often refers to how nutrients from food are taken into the body.

Sexual Feelings

Emotions and physiological sensations related to sexual attraction, desire, and activities, which are natural aspects of human sexuality.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate situational factors and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.