the individual decides that the threat of punishment (such as a prison sentence) is undesirable, then ______ suggests that that particular individual will make the decision NOT to engage in the criminal behavior.

a. general deterrence
b. specific deterrence
c. individual deterrence
d. retributive deterrence


b. specific deterrence

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The _____________ attempted to strike a balance between the federal government's power and that of the states, while maintaining individual freedom

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The parts of the initial narrative include:

a. recognized enhancers. c. numerous distorters. b. both open-ended and closed-ended responses. d. information about what happened prior to the event, during the event itself, and afterwards.

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In early America, punishments using devices such as the stocks and pillory emphasized ________ humiliation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Some police officers view juvenile matters with disdain.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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