A local police agency publicizes the implementation of an aggressive, special anti-DUI enforcement effort, but they do not actually have an anti-DUI unit. The publicity about the phantom unit alone yields a deterrence effect for a short period of time. Which term does this BEST exemplify?

a. Diffusion of benefits
b. Announcement effect
c. Displacement effect
d. Public service announcement


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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