Trevor is a habitual criminal offender. He has committed dozens of robberies and hundreds of burglaries, and has stolen approximately 30 vehicles. Trevor was 14 when he was first arrested for stealing a car. He is now 44 years old and just got out of prison. He spent 10 years in prison for an armed robbery. According to the ______________ effect, while in prison for 10 years, Trevor was prevented from committing further offenses.
A. general deterrence
B. specific deterrence
C. incapacitation
D. rehabilitation
Answer: C
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