AC 2.2 - Aims of Punishment

What is one of the aims of punishment according to the text?

• Rehabilitation

• Encouragement

• Isolation

• Promotion

According to functionalist sociologists, what function does moral outrage perform?

• Economic redistribution

• Boundary maintenance

• Social integration

• Cultural innovation

What is one criticism of retribution mentioned in the text?

• It is too lenient

• It does not deter crime

• Offenders deserve forgiveness

• It is too expensive

What is the moral justification for punishment according to the text?

• It is economically beneficial

• It is morally good in itself

• It is politically advantageous

• It is socially acceptable

What is the main aim of rehabilitation in the context of crime and punishment?

• To punish offenders for past crimes

• To change offenders' future behavior

• To isolate offenders from society

• To increase prison sentences

What do sociological theories consider as causes of crime?

• Genetic factors

• Social factors like unemployment and poverty

• Lack of education

• Personal choice

What is the role of therapists and probation officers in rehabilitation?

• To punish offenders

• To help offenders achieve change

• To increase prison sentences

• To isolate offenders

What was introduced in the UK in the 1980s to deter young offenders?

• Community service programs

• Short, sharp shock system

• Increased fines

• Educational workshops

What is the relationship between severity and certainty in punishment?

• Severity is more important than certainty

• Certainty is more important than severity

• Both are equally important

• Neither is important

What is a common assumption of deterrence?

• Offenders act emotionally

• Offenders are unaware of penalties

• Offenders act rationally

• Offenders are driven by fear