_______________ is often referred to as the “eye for an eye” mentality and simply implies that offenders committing a crime should be punished in a like fashion or in a manner that is commensurate with the severity of the crime that they have committed. In other words, it implies proportionality of punishments to the seriousness of the crime committed.

a. Deterrence
b. Retribution
c. Rehabilitation
d. Incapacitation


b. Retribution

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What will be an ideal response?

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The most important aspect of the crime control model of criminal justice is

A. rehabilitation. B. the means by which crime is controlled. C. human rights. D. the control of criminal behavior.

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More than one-third of juvenile victims of violent crime are under age 16

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not part of the MacDonald Triad?

a. fire-setting b. animal cruelty c. burglary d. enuresis

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