According to the Authors of Your Text,the Effectiveness of Deterrence

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text,the effectiveness of deterrence hinges on two important assumptions that are not always met.First,people must be aware of likely penalties or punishment,and second,

• A) many crimes are triggered by emotional states.
• B) the crimes in question are based on rational decisions.
• C) people believe that they will be caught.
• D) the threatened penalties are very severe.
• E) people believe that the crime is morally wrong.

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