Which of the following must be true of the threat of punishment if it is to deter future aggression?

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The threat of punishment must make the potential aggressor realize that they have little to gain from their aggressive behavior. If they perceive the benefits of aggression to outweigh the potential punishment, the threat will not be effective in deterring future aggression. The other choices are not necessarily true; for example, a certain likelihood of punishment may be more effective in deterring aggression, and the potential aggressor's level of anger may not be relevant to the effectiveness of the threat.

Which of the Following Must Be True of the Threat