If Administering Deterrence Is Costly or Unpleasant for the Threatening

question 11

Multiple Choice

If administering deterrence is costly or unpleasant for the threatening party, then:

• A)It appears as not at all credible
• B)It appears as extremely credible
• C)It does not influence its power
• D)It reinforces the power of the threatening party

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