What Does the Concept of General Deterrence Suggest

question 19

Multiple Choice

What does the concept of general deterrence suggest?

• A)Motivated people will violate the law if left free and unrestricted to do so.
• B)The decision to commit crime is affected by the perceived likelihood of punishment.
• C)If there are more suitable guardians for adolescents and children, there will be less crime.
• D)As people get older, they will commit fewer crimes due to responsibilities and maturity.

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Definitions:

Anterior Spinocerebellar Pathway

A neural pathway that carries sensory information from the spinal cord to the cerebellum, important for the coordination of movement.

Tectospinal Pathway

A neural pathway originating in the tectum of the midbrain that is involved in coordinating head and eye movements.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat, triggered by an object touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, or area around the tonsils.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and other functions of the throat and mouth.