Deterrence in Criminal Justice
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According to the text, what percentage of people released from prisons in the United States will be re-arrested within three years?

  • 71%
  • 60%
  • 62% (correct)
  • 75%
  • According to the text, which theoretical perspective offers an alternative explanation for the ineffectiveness of punishments in the United States?

  • Neoclassical perspective
  • Deterrence and rational choice perspectives
  • Symbolic interactionism
  • Labeling theories of Becker and Lemert (correct)
  • According to labeling theories, how is a person's identity shaped?

  • By the perceptions of others (correct)
  • By their criminal behavior
  • By their own self-perception
  • By societal norms
  • What is the term used to describe the idea that a person's identity is shaped by how they believe they are seen by others?

    <p>Looking glass self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to conflict perspectives, what characterizes societies?

    <p>Conflict and power differentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which type of shaming is practiced in societies with a strong emphasis on collectivism?

    <p>Reintegrative shaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

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