If administering deterrence is costly or unpleasant for the threatening party, then:
A)It appears as not at all credible
B)It appears as extremely credible
C)It does not influence its power
D)It reinforces the power of the threatening party

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The credibility of a threat heavily relies on the perception that the threatening party is willing and able to follow through with the stated consequences. If administering deterrence is costly or unpleasant for the threatening party, it signals that they may not be willing or able to do so, and the threat appears not at all credible.

If Administering Deterrence Is Costly or Unpleasant for the Threatening