In addition to advocating proportionality, classical criminology emphasized that punishments must be all of the following except ______
A) retributive
B) useful
C) purposeful
D) reasonable

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Classical criminology, developed in the 18th century, primarily by Cesare Beccaria, emphasized that punishments should be more about preventing future crimes rather than retributing past actions. It advocated for punishments to be useful, purposeful, and reasonable, aiming for deterrence rather than retribution.

In Addition to Advocating Proportionality, Classical Criminology Emphasized That Punishments