True or false: research on active offenders shows that informal punishments play a much greater role than formal punishments in deterring their criminal behavior
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Informal punishments refer to social consequences, such as stigma, shame, or disapproval from peers and family, while formal punishments are legal consequences, such as arrest, incarceration, or fines. Show more…
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