I am considering cheating on my income tax because I think I can get away with it, but I don't want to pay any fines if I get caught. Consequently, I change my mind. What sociological concept could explain why I decided against cheating?
A) the morality theorem
B) the conscience syndrome
C) the certainty principle
D) the punishment principle

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The certainty principle states that the likelihood of getting caught and punished for a crime deters people from committing it. In this case, the individual decided against cheating on their income tax because they were concerned about the potential fines if they were caught.

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