Based on Studies That Examine the Effectiveness of Punishment as a Specific

Multiple Choice

Based on studies that examine the effectiveness of punishment as a specific deterrent of delinquency, Agnew and Brezina conclude that punishment by the juvenile justice system:

A) is moderately effective in reducing delinquency in general
B) probably increases some juveniles' delinquency and reduces others' delinquency
C) may be more effective in reducing the delinquency of females than of males
D) is one of the better approaches currently available for reducing delinquency