Studies Suggest That Criminal Behavior Is Most Likely to Be

question 187

Multiple Choice

Studies suggest that criminal behavior is most likely to be deterred by

• A) moderate levels of punishment.
• B) swiftly delivered punishment.
• C) severe levels of punishment.
• D) an unpredictable level of punishment.

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