The Effect That the Imposition of Punishment Upon the Wrongdoer

question 17

Multiple Choice

The effect that the imposition of punishment upon the wrongdoer will have in causing him or her to refrain from repeating the act is called

• A)retribution.
• B)incapacitation.
• C)general deterrence.
• D)individual deterrence.

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Definitions:

Achievement Motivation

The inner drive or pressure to accomplish set goals, pursue excellence, and overcome obstacles.

Correlational Research

Research that examines the relationships between variables, whose purpose is to examine whether and how two variables change together.

Correlational Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, ranging from -1 to 1, where values closer to 1 or -1 represent a stronger relationship.

Cause-And-Effect Relationships

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