The three components of deterrence theory are severity,certainty,and speed of legal sanctions (punishment).Of these components,deterrence theorists tend to believe that the _???________ of punishment seems to have the strongest impact.

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Deterrence theorists tend to believe that the certainty of punishment has the strongest impact on deterring individuals from committing crimes. This means that individuals are more likely to be deterred by a punishment that they know will definitely happen if they commit a crime, rather than a punishment that might be severe but uncertain.

The Three Components of Deterrence Theory Are Severity,certainty,and Speed of Legal