The idea that punishment that is too severe may actually lead to more crime rather than prevent future crime is referred to as ______.

a. deterrence
b. the just desserts hypothesis
c. retribution
d. the brutalization argument


d. the brutalization argument

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. mast response b. hazmat response c. toxic response d. DOSE response e. None of the above is correct.

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Urban areas have experienced a larger decrease in rapes than rural areas

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

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