Reading about criminal trials in newspapers or watching them on television is likely to instill a fear of punishment in people and prevent them from engaging in similar acts of crime. In the context of the goals of punishment, this is an example of __________.Group of answer choicesgeneral deterrencespecific deterrenceretributionrehabilitation

The goal of sentencing that aims to prevent the offender and/or others from committing future crimes is called:Group of answer choicesIncapacitationRetributionRestorationDeterrenceProbation

Many studies have shown that, on release, offenders may be more likely to commit crimes than before they were imprisoned. In that case, ______________ may increase likelihood of crime, rather than diminish it.Group of answer choicesRetributionDeterenceIncapacitationGeneral Deterence

Emma was convicted of larceny and is currently undergoing therapy. She is visited by a counselor on a regular basis and also receives vocational and educational training to help her reintegrate with society. In the context of the goals of punishment, this scenario best exemplifies __________.Group of answer choicesretributionrehabilitationselective incapacitationgeneral deterrence

______ is a theory advanced by criminologists that harsh penalties will prevent people from committing crimes.Group of answer choicesCriminalist theoryJudicial activist theoryDeterrence theoryPunitive theory

Which theory of punishment hinges on the principle that a criminal will fear the pain of punishment more than desire the pleasure of committing the crime? A. deterrence B. rehabilitation C. retribution D. societal protection