Punishment designed to affect the future choices and behaviors of individuals and targeted toward individuals who have already been convicted is called

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Special deterrence is punishment that is intended to prevent the convicted individual from committing future crimes by making them fear the consequences. This is targeted specifically at the individual who has already been convicted, and is different from general deterrence, which aims to prevent others from committing crime by making an example of the punished person. Incapacitation is punishment that aims to physically prevent the convicted individual from committing future crimes, such as through imprisonment. Rehabilitation is focused on addressing the underlying reasons for criminal behavior to prevent future offenses, while retribution is punishment aimed at retribution or revenge for the offense committed.

Punishment Designed to Affect the Future Choices and Behaviors of Individuals