Shawn has truly learned his lesson. When he was 19-years-old, he was convicted of armed robbery and served 10 years in prison. Now that he has been released, Shawn has a new attitude. He never wants to go to prison again, so he will never commit another crime. This is an example of:

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Specific Deterrence refers to the impact of the direct experience of punishment on the individual who is punished, deterring them from committing future crimes. Shawn's decision not to commit another crime after serving time in prison exemplifies how his personal experience with punishment has deterred him from engaging in criminal behavior again.

Shawn Has Truly Learned His Lesson