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What is one factor that can influence the effectiveness of deterrence?
What is one factor that can influence the effectiveness of deterrence?
- The location of the crime
- The age of the offender
- The severity of the punishment (correct)
- The time of day the crime was committed
What is one common misconception about deterrence, according to the text?
What is one common misconception about deterrence, according to the text?
- Deterrence is always effective in preventing crime (correct)
- Deterrence only works in certain geographic areas
- Deterrence is only effective for first-time offenders
- Deterrence only works for certain types of crimes
What is one potential drawback of relying solely on deterrence as a crime prevention strategy?
What is one potential drawback of relying solely on deterrence as a crime prevention strategy?
- It can increase the likelihood of repeat offenses (correct)
- It can lead to overcrowded prisons
- It can be costly to implement
- It can disproportionately affect certain communities
