To combat rising crime rates, a state introduces tough new sentencing laws. The hopes of politicians and law enforcement officials for a subsequent decrease in crime are based on
a.) Foucault's theory of discipline.
b.) deterrence theory.
c.) differential opportunity theory.
d.) labeling theory.
Answer: b.) deterrence theory.
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