Which type of deterrence focuses on punishing one person, in the hopes that others will be dissuaded from committing a similar crime?

a. specific deterrence
b. general deterrence
c. overall deterrence
d. circumstantial deterrence


B

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a. subtle discrimination b. overt discrimination c. covert discrimination d. normalized discrimination

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The Fourth Amendment is not violated by an arrest based on probable cause, even though the wrong person is arrested

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The term social __________ to characterize that segment of the deviant population that is viewed as particularly threatening and dangerous

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Brian Forst used this term to describe the many types of mistakes the criminal justice system can make

A) Harmless error B) Rush to judgment C) Error of justice D) False justice

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