Deterrence Assumes That People Think Rationally. This Statement

question 108

Multiple Choice

Deterrence assumes that people think rationally. This statement:

• A) Lends support to deterrence of crime
• B) Is always true
• C) Lends support to why deterrence is often ineffective
• D) Is never true

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