The Three Components of Deterrence Theory Are Severity, Certainty, and Speed

question 87

Multiple Choice

The three components of deterrence theory are severity, certainty, and speed of legal sanctions (punishment) . Of these components, deterrence theorists tend to believe that which component of punishment seems to have the strongest impact?

• A) Severity
• B) Certainty
• C) Speed
• D) The impact of the components is equal.

Identify the role of unemployment in an economy's production possibilities.

Explain the factors of production and their role in the economy.

Discuss the conditions under which economic growth occurs and its challenges.

Comprehend how scarcity and unlimited wants lead to economizing choices.

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Definitions:

Mothers

Female parents; women who have given birth to, adopted, or in some cases, act as the primary female caregiver to a child.

Attachment

a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space, often highlighted in child-caregiver relationships.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste from the fetus through the umbilical cord.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.