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    ______ Theory Contends That Would-Be Offenders Will Be Deterred from Engaging
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______ Theory Contends That Would-Be Offenders Will Be Deterred from Engaging

Question 21

Question 21

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______ theory contends that would-be offenders will be deterred from engaging in a behavior if they believe they will be punished (e.g.,arrested) .


A) social learning
B) cycle of violence
C) general deterrence
D) specific deterrence

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