Punishing an Offender Severely to Serve as an Example to Others

question 66

Multiple Choice

Punishing an offender severely to serve as an example to others achieves the goal of:

• A)general deterrence.
• B)rehabilitation.
• C)specific deterrence.
• D)incapacitation.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, resulting in a net profit or loss.

Statement of Retained Earnings

A financial statement that shows how a company's retained earnings have changed over a given period due to profits retained in the business or dividends distributed.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A trial balance that accounts for all adjustments made in the accounting period, used for preparing financial statements.

General Ledger Accounts

The complete record of all financial transactions over the life of a company, organized by account.