Chapter 9: GENERAL DETERRENCE
Review Questions
1.
Define deterrence. What are the two types of deterrence? What is the difference between
the two types?
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Be able to define the following types of deterrence research: cross-sectional designs,
longitudinal designs, panel studies, and meta-analyses. What is each, and how do they
differ from one another?
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What does the research show about the impact of certainty, severity, and celerity on
subsequent behavior?
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What does the research on perception add to the discussion of deterrence? What is the
difference between the deterrent effect and the experiential effect? What does the
research show about the relative importance of deterrence and experience?
Concepts to Know
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brutalization effect
celerity
certainty
cross-sectional study
deterrence
experiential effect
general deterrence
hedonistic
longitudinal study
meta-analysis
panel design
severity
specific deterrence