The idea that individuals will be less likely to engage in a deviant act if they believe that the potential costs for the act outweigh the benefits is a key component of
A)deterrence theory.
B)Rasputinism.
C)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)labeling theory.

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This is the basic premise of deterrence theory which suggests that individuals are less likely to engage in deviant behavior if they believe the potential costs (such as punishment or social disapproval) outweigh the benefits of the behavior.

The Idea That Individuals Will Be Less Likely to Engage