Which of the Following Results When Punishment of a Wrongdoer

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results when punishment of a wrongdoer deters others from committing similar offenses?

• A)Special deterrence
• B)Recidivism
• C)General deterrence
• D)Retribution

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