Which of the Following Statements Describes the Opportunity Cost That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the opportunity cost that incapacitation theory confronts?

• A) money should be devoted to preventing crime as opposed to punishing those who commit crime
• B) the cost of prisons is difficult to maintain
• C) money devoted to prisons cannot be used elsewhere
• D) money spent on rehabilitation is more effective than incapacitation

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Definitions:

Constant Access

Unrestricted and ongoing availability of information or resources.

Adaptations To Conserve Energy

Physiological or behavioral changes that reduce energy expenditure in organisms, enhancing survival in their environment.

Sensory-specific Satiety

The reduced satisfaction and decreased desire to continue consuming the same food or drink, while other foods remain appealing.

Overeat

Consuming food in quantities greater than the body's energy requirements, often leading to discomfort or health issues.