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neverstopbelieb

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Under what circumstances does deterrence control crime?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In Fine's study of Little League Baseball players,
 
  a. the boys' self-esteem was lowered because they focused too much on winning.
  b. the boys worked with younger children and girls to teach them how to play baseball.
  c. the players' self-esteem was raised by praise from parents and coaches, while younger children and girls experienced a loss of self-esteem from the disrespectful treatment.
  d. the conclusions were that how children are treated has no effect on their self-esteem.
  e. the value messages were very clear.



ambernicolefink

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Answer to Question 1

Deterrence does prevent crime, under two condition: if the perpetrator feels likely to be caught, and that the punishment for the offense will be severe.

Answer to Question 2

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