Legislation that imposes penalties for specific offenses in the belief that those penalties will deter or prevent persons from committing those offenses is a form of ______ deterrence.

a. specific
b. general
c. individual
d. retributive


Ans: B

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A) loyalty. B) integrity. C) honor. D) individuality.

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If Jason knowingly places poison in Rebecca's coffee and she dies as a result, Jason has committed the crime of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A researcher is conducting a study examining residents’ attitudes toward police. During data collection, news emerges that many police officers were involved in corruption. This is an issue of:

a. Testing b. Maturation c. External event d. Subject attrition

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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