A student's friend is arrested, convicted, and sentenced for shoplifting. Later, that student, although tempted, decides not to shoplift, remembering what happened to his friend. This is a classic example of ______.

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General deterrence refers to the idea that people will avoid criminal behavior when they see the consequences faced by others for such actions. In this case, the student decides against shoplifting after observing the negative consequences experienced by a friend, which is a deterrent effect aimed at the general population rather than the individual who was punished.

A Student's Friend Is Arrested, Convicted, and Sentenced for Shoplifting