11. Topic 11(COLON) Punishment, Penology and Responses to Crime
Lesson 11.1: The Aims And Justifications Of Punishment — Quiz
Test your understanding of lesson 11.1: the aims and justifications of punishment with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
What is the primary aim of retribution in punishment?
Question 2
Which aim focuses on preventing future crimes through the presence of a punishment?
Question 3
What is meant by the term 'incapacitation' in a penal context?
Question 4
Which of the following aims of punishment seeks to repair harm done to victims and communities?
Question 5
How does the tension between competing aims of punishment typically manifest in sentencing?