ethics civics MCQ #900

The Deterrent theory of punishment is:

ethics civics MCQ #900

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Deterrent theory of punishment is:

    • A) Preventive
    • B) Reformative
    • C) Educative
    • D) all of these

    Answer: Preventive

    Explanation: The Deterrent theory aims to prevent crime by making punishment severe enough to discourage potential offenders — it is preventive in purpose, not reformative or educative.