Which of the Following Statements About the Purpose of Correctional

Which of the following statements about the purpose of correctional theories is not true?

A) correctional theories identify what the purpose of the correctional system should be
B) the popularity of competing correctional theories has been shaped by the prevailing social context
C) theories should be developed based on gut feelings or intuitive knowledge
D) the key to knowing what does and does not work is evidence-based data