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    If the Punishment for a Crime Makes It Less Likely
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If the Punishment for a Crime Makes It Less Likely

Question 51

Question 51

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If the punishment for a crime makes it less likely that individuals will commit future crimes, it is called ______.


A) specific deterrence
B) recidivism
C) general deterrence
D) public deterrence

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