Which of the following seeks to discourage would-be delinquents from committing delinquent acts because of the threat of punishment?

A. specific deterrence
B. general deterrence
C. theoretical deterrence
D. proposed deterrence
E. actual deterrence


Answer: B

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

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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