Which of the following is a faulty assumption of general deterrence?
A. Criminals can be treated and possibly even cured of their proclivities toward crime.
B. Incarcerating criminals guarantees that they will not be a danger to society.
C. A wrongdoer is punished only with the aim of satisfying a victim.
D. A person commits a crime only after a rational decision-making process.
Answer: D
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