A study of the criminal records of nearly 29,000 Danish men examined repeat arrests through age 26. After any given arrest, punishment reduced rates of subsequent arrests for both minor and serious crimes, though recidivism still remained fairly high
What type of punishment was most effective at reducing recidivism?
a. Severe
b. Mild
c. Consistent
d. Intermittent
Answer: c
Psychology
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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