The Deterrence Dilemma
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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
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