The threat of punishment intended to induce the general public not to engage in criminal acts is called ______________.

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General deterrence is the use of punishment as a threat to discourage individuals from committing crimes by making an example of those who have already been punished. It is intended to deter the general public from engaging in criminal acts. Special deterrence, on the other hand, is the use of punishment to discourage individuals who have already been punished from committing crimes again. Rehabilitation is the use of punishment to reform or rehabilitate offenders, while retribution is punishment used to get revenge or enforce moral principles.

The Threat of Punishment Intended to Induce the General Public