If administering deterrence is costly or unpleasant for the threatening party,then:
A)It may lack credibility
B)It will always lack effectiveness
C)It will need to be supported by appropriate signaling
D)It reinforces the power of the threatening party

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If deterrence is costly or unpleasant, the threatening party may be less willing to follow through, making the threat less credible.

If Administering Deterrence Is Costly or Unpleasant for the Threatening