General Deterrence Does Not Reduce Crime in That Longer Sentences

question 35

True/False

General deterrence does not reduce crime in that longer sentences and incarceration are not highly related to recidivism.

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Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, serving as a survival mechanism but can also lead to anxiety or avoidance behaviors.

Moral Development

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Lawrence Kohlberg

A psychologist best known for his theory of stages of moral development, which describes how individuals evolve in their understanding of morality.

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