What does rehabilitate mean?

• A. To release without conditions
• B. To imprison indefinitely
• C. To instill positive behaviour and attitudes
• D. To punish harshly

Answer: (C)

Rehabilitation is about helping a person change their behavior and attitudes so they can live productively in society again. It focuses on addressing why someone engaged in wrongdoing—like lack of education, substance issues, or poor social skills—and providing support such as education, counseling, or job training to reduce the chance they will reoffend. That’s why the best fit is the idea of instilling positive behavior and attitudes: it emphasizes transformation and reintegration, not just punishment or removal from society. The other options describe releasing without conditions, keeping someone imprisoned indefinitely, or punishing harshly, which are about containment or punishment rather than helping someone change.