A Goal of Criminal Sentencing That Seeks to Prevent a Particular

question 50

Multiple Choice

A goal of criminal sentencing that seeks to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality is known as:

• A)General deterrence.
• B)Rehabilitation.
• C)Specific deterrence.
• D)Restoration.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Learning in which changes in behavior are shaped by the consequences of that behavior, thereby giving rise to new and more complete behaviors.

Phonemes

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another.

Human Voice

The sound produced by a human being using vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc.

Infant Hearing

The ability of infants to perceive and process sounds, which begins before birth and is crucial for language development and social interactions.