Which of the following is true of deterrence theory?
A. It follows directly from choice theory.
B. It assumes that juveniles commit crimes not because of free will but because of factors beyond their control.
C. It assumes that juveniles commit crimes because they are unaware of the associated risks.
D. It assumes that juveniles will be deterred from committing delinquent acts because of negative reinforcement.
E. It is based on the positive school of criminological thought.
Answer: A
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