Any Means to Correct an Offender's Character, Habits, Attitudes, or Behaviors

question 66

Multiple Choice

Any means to correct an offender's character, habits, attitudes, or behaviors to overcome his or her propensity to commit crime is known as:

• A)correctional treatment.
• B)a punishment.
• C)a penalty.
• D)all of these choices.

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Definitions:

Social Evaluation

The process by which individuals are assessed by others in the society based on certain criteria, affecting one's social standing or reputation.

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that necessitate cooperative effort; a goal that overrides individual differences and requires collaboration.

Intergroup Relations

Interactions and behaviors between members of different social groups, which can include conflict, cooperation, and negotiation.

Conciliation

The process of resolving disputes by bringing parties together to find a mutually acceptable agreement.