According to social-psychological research (e.g., Bower & Hilgard, 1981), what are the "ideal conditions" for punishment to be an effective deterrent to violence? Punishment must be

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The ideal conditions for punishment to be an effective deterrent to violence are that it must be prompt and certain. This means that the punishment must happen quickly after the offense is committed and the offender must be certain that they will be punished if they commit the offense. Severe punishment alone is not enough, as it can lead to resentment and a desire for revenge. Similarly, fairness is important, but it is not necessarily a requirement for punishment to be an effective deterrent.

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