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Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the ...
Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the ...
Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the strengths/weaknesses of those ideas.
usmc2rn   50   1 Reply
A year ago
The classical model assumes that individuals are inherently __________ because they seek pleasure ...
The classical model assumes that individuals are inherently __________ because they seek pleasure ...
The classical model assumes that individuals are inherently __________ because they seek pleasure and avoid pain.

▸ hedonistic

▸ *
pmiller1129   59   1 Reply
A year ago
The __________ involves the sacrifice of some personal freedom in exchange for governmental ...
The __________ involves the sacrifice of some personal freedom in exchange for governmental ...
The __________ involves the sacrifice of some personal freedom in exchange for governmental protection for the masses.

▸ social contract

▸ *
ScienceForte   42   1 Reply
A year ago
Classical theory derives from ideas and writings of early __________ philosophy.
Classical theory derives from ideas and writings of early __________ philosophy.
Classical theory derives from ideas and writings of early __________ philosophy.

▸ Greek

▸ *
simmiie259   39   1 Reply
A year ago
Beccaria highlighted features of a rational, enlightened justice system that would effectively deter ...
Beccaria highlighted features of a rational, enlightened justice system that would effectively deter ...
[html]Beccaria highlighted features of a rational, enlightened justice system that would effectively deter crime and published these ideas in an anonymous document titled __________.

▸ On Crimes and Punishments (also acceptable in Italian wording)
theferpectstudent   37   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ rejects the assumptions of free will and rational choice.
__________ rejects the assumptions of free will and rational choice.
__________ rejects the assumptions of free will and rational choice.

▸ Positivism

▸ *
pixiedust7891   32   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ refers to the swiftness with which a particular punishment follows a criminal act.
__________ refers to the swiftness with which a particular punishment follows a criminal act.
__________ refers to the swiftness with which a particular punishment follows a criminal act.

▸ Celerity

▸ *
shayanbk   39   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ deterrence focuses on reducing crime rates versus individual recidivism.
__________ deterrence focuses on reducing crime rates versus individual recidivism.
__________ deterrence focuses on reducing crime rates versus individual recidivism.

▸ General

▸ *
tootsiebrowny   49   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ believed that the function of the law should be social harm prevention rather than moral ...
__________ believed that the function of the law should be social harm prevention rather than moral ...
__________ believed that the function of the law should be social harm prevention rather than moral retribution.

▸ Cesare Beccaria

▸ *
jesshalavi   35   1 Reply
A year ago
Jeremy Bentham's notion of hedonism proposes people seek ________ and avoid ________.
Jeremy Bentham's notion of hedonism proposes people seek ________ and avoid ________.
Jeremy Bentham's notion of hedonism proposes people seek ________ and avoid ________.
anonkah   35   1 Reply
A year ago
Cesare Beccaria identified _________ prevention not moral _________ as the legitimate function of ...
Cesare Beccaria identified _________ prevention not moral _________ as the legitimate function of ...
Cesare Beccaria identified _________ prevention not moral _________ as the legitimate function of criminal law.
tara.harris.9   36   1 Reply
A year ago
When the offender is inhibited from repeating criminal behavior by the unpleasant experience of ...
When the offender is inhibited from repeating criminal behavior by the unpleasant experience of ...
When the offender is inhibited from repeating criminal behavior by the unpleasant experience of being punished for the original misdeed, this is known as general deterrence.

▸ true

▸ false
dex0388   36   1 Reply
A year ago
When punishing offenders has a discouraging effect on other would-be offenders, this is known as ...
When punishing offenders has a discouraging effect on other would-be offenders, this is known as ...
When punishing offenders has a discouraging effect on other would-be offenders, this is known as specific deterrence.

▸ true

▸ false
Nikolas   37   1 Reply
A year ago
The research on deterrence shows overwhelming support for the deterrent effect of punishments on ...
The research on deterrence shows overwhelming support for the deterrent effect of punishments on ...
The research on deterrence shows overwhelming support for the deterrent effect of punishments on individual behavior and crime rates.

▸ true

▸ false
apple321   42   1 Reply
A year ago
The Classical School of thought asserts that crime is caused by biological, psychological, or social ...
The Classical School of thought asserts that crime is caused by biological, psychological, or social ...
The Classical School of thought asserts that crime is caused by biological, psychological, or social factors beyond a person's control?

▸ true

▸ false
neezy   56   1 Reply
A year ago
Neo-classical theory is based on a post-modern rejection of causal determinism.
Neo-classical theory is based on a post-modern rejection of causal determinism.
Neo-classical theory is based on a post-modern rejection of causal determinism.

▸ true

▸ false
realgraverobb   50   1 Reply
A year ago
Most scholars agree that it is impossible to assign a simple "true" or "false" to the deterrence doctrine.
Most scholars agree that it is impossible to assign a simple "true" or "false" to the deterrence doctrine.
Most scholars agree that it is impossible to assign a simple "true" or "false" to the deterrence doctrine.

▸ true

▸ false
rafiki121   48   1 Reply
A year ago
Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes the determining influences of free will.
Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes the determining influences of free will.
Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes the determining influences of free will.

▸ true

▸ false
lovepink1122   43   1 Reply
A year ago
Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes irrationality.
Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes irrationality.
Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes irrationality.

▸ true

▸ false
pjstaud   45   1 Reply
A year ago
Classical theory is NOT a viable and/or useful theory for explaining many crime patterns, and should ...
Classical theory is NOT a viable and/or useful theory for explaining many crime patterns, and should ...
Classical theory is NOT a viable and/or useful theory for explaining many crime patterns, and should certainly not be used to develop any crime control policies.

▸ true

▸ false
vurt777   53   1 Reply
A year ago
Classical theory forms the logical foundation for contemporary rational choice theory?
Classical theory forms the logical foundation for contemporary rational choice theory?
Classical theory forms the logical foundation for contemporary rational choice theory?

▸ true

▸ false
ceymorebucks24   52   1 Reply
A year ago
Certainty is defined as the probability a punishment will be inflicted.
Certainty is defined as the probability a punishment will be inflicted.
Certainty is defined as the probability a punishment will be inflicted.

▸ true

▸ false
karotop02   44   1 Reply
A year ago
Beccaria made extensive use of the distinction between specific and general deterrence.
Beccaria made extensive use of the distinction between specific and general deterrence.
Beccaria made extensive use of the distinction between specific and general deterrence.

▸ true

▸ false
viva902   38   1 Reply
A year ago
Beccaria believed that maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important than increasing the ...
Beccaria believed that maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important than increasing the ...
Beccaria believed that maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important than increasing the severity of punishments because the latter may result in irrational brutality.

▸ true

▸ false
choco1433   40   1 Reply
A year ago
Anecdotal studies are those which rely upon interviews and the like.
Anecdotal studies are those which rely upon interviews and the like.
Anecdotal studies are those which rely upon interviews and the like.

▸ true

▸ false
doggerfresh   45   1 Reply
A year ago
All else being equal, a punishment that is certain, swift, and severe should deter potential ...
All else being equal, a punishment that is certain, swift, and severe should deter potential ...
All else being equal, a punishment that is certain, swift, and severe should deter potential offenders from committing crime.

▸ true

▸ false
cjr4808   43   1 Reply
A year ago
Who published the influential article "Nothing Works"?
Who published the influential article "Nothing Works"?
Who published the influential article "Nothing Works"?

▸ Cesare Beccaria

▸ Thomas Hobbes

▸ Jack Gibbs

▸ Robert Martinson
conrad136   47   1 Reply
A year ago
Which philosopher believed that the function of the criminal law should be social harm prevention ...
Which philosopher believed that the function of the criminal law should be social harm prevention ...
Which philosopher believed that the function of the criminal law should be social harm prevention rather than moral retribution?

▸ Hobbes

▸ Bentham

▸ Beccaria

▸ Voltaire
lindseyw   42   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following statements is the best overall summary or assessment of deterrence theory?
Which of the following statements is the best overall summary or assessment of deterrence theory?
[html]Which of the following statements is the best overall summary or assessment of deterrence theory?

▸ It works well enough, but no better than competitive theories.

▸ It works, but only at certain times a history.

▸ It doesn’t work but could b
BigFella9503   39   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following perspectives assumes that events can be explained in causal rather than ...
Which of the following perspectives assumes that events can be explained in causal rather than ...
Which of the following perspectives assumes that events can be explained in causal rather than volitional terms?

▸ Classical

▸ Neo-classical

▸ Impressionist

▸ Positivism
tudanglong   42   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following is NOT an element of the deterrence framework?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the deterrence framework?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the deterrence framework?

▸ Severity

▸ Somatotyping

▸ Swiftness

▸ Certainty
fashunluvr24   47   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following concepts relates to recognizing environmental and biological restraints on ...
Which of the following concepts relates to recognizing environmental and biological restraints on ...
Which of the following concepts relates to recognizing environmental and biological restraints on decision-making?

▸ Soft determinism

▸ Bounded free will

▸ Labeling

▸ Hedonism
teyodani   42   1 Reply
A year ago
Which movement corresponded with scientific advances in biology, botany, and other medical sciences?
Which movement corresponded with scientific advances in biology, botany, and other medical sciences?
Which movement corresponded with scientific advances in biology, botany, and other medical sciences?

▸ Deterrence

▸ Positivist

▸ Marxist

▸ Classical
biancawoods   48   1 Reply
A year ago
Which areas of research (in the 1970s) were the first to start showing deterrence-like correlations ...
Which areas of research (in the 1970s) were the first to start showing deterrence-like correlations ...
[html]Which areas of research (in the 1970s) were the first to start showing deterrence-like correlations between punishments and crime rates?

▸ Capital punishment, imprisonment, sentencing policies

▸ Plea bargaining, discovery, incapacitation

▸ P
fruits   38   1 Reply
A year ago
Which area of deterrence research holds promise of being able to actually measure perceptions?
Which area of deterrence research holds promise of being able to actually measure perceptions?
Which area of deterrence research holds promise of being able to actually measure perceptions?

▸ Anecdotal

▸ Correlational

▸ Natural experiments

▸ Public surveys
tunisia81   39   1 Reply
A year ago
Which area of deterrence research has shown that offenders don't often think rationally, and has ...
Which area of deterrence research has shown that offenders don't often think rationally, and has ...
Which area of deterrence research has shown that offenders don't often think rationally, and has also provided insights into the phenomenology of evil?

▸ Anecdotal

▸ Correlational

▸ Natural experiments

▸ Public surveys
prpnum1   49   1 Reply
A year ago
What was the main reason that classical theory re-emerged in the 1970s?
What was the main reason that classical theory re-emerged in the 1970s?
[html]What was the main reason that classical theory re-emerged in the 1970s?

▸ People saw that they had more choices to make in their personal decisions.

▸ Politicians found it a springboard to political success.

▸ Social engineering and rehabili
nursecupcake   45   1 Reply
A year ago
What was the conclusion drawn from Martinson's 1974 report?
What was the conclusion drawn from Martinson's 1974 report?
What was the conclusion drawn from Martinson's 1974 report?

▸ Deterrence works

▸ Rehabilitation works

▸ Nothing works

▸ Incapacitation works
jesshalavi   37   1 Reply
A year ago
What is the philosophical goal of posting speed limit signs?
What is the philosophical goal of posting speed limit signs?
What is the philosophical goal of posting speed limit signs?

▸ Specific deterrence

▸ Retribution

▸ Rehabilitation

▸ General deterrence
JSmith1   41   1 Reply
A year ago
Theoretically, which of the following should lead to an increase in deterrence?
Theoretically, which of the following should lead to an increase in deterrence?
[html]Theoretically, which of the following should lead to an increase in deterrence?

▸ Recognizing that individual differences exist

▸ Ratcheting up the costs of crime

▸ Making time a negative incentive for crime

▸ Maximizing the severity of pun
atomicyoyo   43   1 Reply
A year ago
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