Critics of deterrence theory maintain that:

a. human beings govern their conduct by considering potential punishment.
b. a major purpose of criminal law is crime prevention.
c. much human behavior is emotional, not rational.
d. most criminal conduct is voluntary.


c

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a. determinate c. definite b. indeterminate d. predetermined

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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