People who believe that they will be caught if they commit crime are the ones most likely to be deterred from committing criminal acts. What element of deterrence does this reflect?

A. Perception of punishment
B. Severity of punishment
C. Speed of punishment
D. Certainty of punishment


Answer: D

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