_______________ is the idea that instead of avoiding committing a crime entirely, a criminal may change the way they engage in a crime when confronted with threat of punishment.?
A) Perceptual deterrence
B) General deterrence
C) Specific deterrence
D) Restrictive deterrence

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Restrictive deterrence refers to the concept where individuals modify their criminal behavior in response to the perceived risks and consequences of punishment, rather than ceasing unlawful activities altogether. This involves adjusting the manner or extent of their criminal actions to minimize detection or punishment, rather than stopping the criminal behavior entirely.

_______________ Is the Idea That Instead of Avoiding Committing a Crime