AC2.2 Aims of punishment- Questions and Answers
What theories link to rehabilitation? Correct Ans-- Skinner: operant conditioning through
token economy
- Eysenck: aversion therapies
What are the criticisms of rehabilitation? Correct Ans-- Resource heavy, professional
support that is expensive and time-consuming.
- Right realists see a low success rate in recidivism rates
What is deterrence? Correct Ans-- Individual deterrence....
What are the 5 aims of punishment? Correct Ans-Retributioon, rehabilitation, deterrence,
protection of public, reparation
Explain retribution as an aim of punishment Correct Ans-- The punishment should aim to
punish the offender how they deserve
- It shows the offender society is unhappy with the behaviour
- It holds an element of revenge
- Back looking theory- looks at the past to determine the present.
- eg. Whole life sentence
What theories agree with retribution? Correct Ans-- Right realism: rational choice, where
the offender chooses their behaviour
What theories link to rehabilitation? Correct Ans-- Skinner: operant conditioning through
token economy
- Eysenck: aversion therapies
What are the criticisms of rehabilitation? Correct Ans-- Resource heavy, professional
support that is expensive and time-consuming.
- Right realists see a low success rate in recidivism rates
What is deterrence? Correct Ans-- Individual deterrence....
What are the 5 aims of punishment? Correct Ans-Retributioon, rehabilitation, deterrence,
protection of public, reparation
Explain retribution as an aim of punishment Correct Ans-- The punishment should aim to
punish the offender how they deserve
- It shows the offender society is unhappy with the behaviour
- It holds an element of revenge
- Back looking theory- looks at the past to determine the present.
- eg. Whole life sentence
What theories agree with retribution? Correct Ans-- Right realism: rational choice, where
the offender chooses their behaviour
