According to the Principles of Choice Theory, in Order for Punishment

question 66

Multiple Choice

According to the principles of choice theory, in order for punishment to most effectively deter crime, it must meet the following three conditions:

• A)Swift, satisfactory, and certain
• B)Severe, certain, and punitive
• C)Strict, sure, and swift
• D)Intense, lasting, and cumulative

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Definitions:

Annual Cost

The total expenses associated with maintaining or operating something over the course of a year.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which a fixed asset is expected to be useful to the owning entity, crucial for calculating depreciation.

Machine

Equipment or devices designed to perform specific tasks, often used in manufacturing and production processes.

Internal Rate

Commonly denotes the internal rate of return (IRR), the discount rate at which the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a specific project is zero.