Knowledge of the effectiveness of deterrence is limited because _____________.

A. sentencing guidelines are not always followed
B. only those who are not deterred come to the attention of researchers
C. those who are sentenced to prison are incapacitated
D. the concept of deterrence partly overlaps with that of retribution


Answer: B

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