According to Deterrence Theory, Not Only Does the Actual Chance

question 29

True/False

According to deterrence theory, not only does the actual chance of punishment influence criminality, so too does the perception of punishment.

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Definitions:

Desired Response

The expected or targeted reaction or outcome from a given stimulus or action.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular behavior is reinforced, helping the individual to distinguish when certain behaviors are likely to be rewarded.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which an innate response to a potent stimulus comes to be elicited by a previously neutral stimulus through association.

Professor

An academic title for a senior teacher or lecturer, typically in a college or university, who is often involved in advanced research.