Question

Which of the following penal sanctions is used primarily to prevent undesired conduct and to provide retribution? Option 1: Probation Option 2: Restitution Option 3: Incarceration Option 4: Community Service

Answer 1

Option 3: Incarceration is primarily used to prevent undesired conduct and to provide retribution in the criminal justice system. In this case, individuals are sentenced to imprisonment as a form of punishment and to protect society from potential harm they may cause.