All of the following are considered when judging whether a method of criminal punishment of prison discipline is cruel and unusual EXCEPT ______.
A) defendant's statement
B) prevailing social views
C) penological purpose
D) human dignity

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The defendant's statement is not typically considered when judging whether a method of criminal punishment or prison discipline is cruel and unusual. The focus is more on societal norms, the purpose of the punishment, and respect for human dignity.

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