________ suggests that,if people fear the punishments that others receive,they will decide not to engage in similar acts as they do not want to risk the potential punishment for themselves.

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General deterrence is the idea that the punishment of one individual will deter others from engaging in similar acts by instilling fear of punishment in the population. It is based on the assumption that people will weigh the potential risks and rewards of their actions before committing a crime, and if they fear punishment, they will choose not to engage in criminal behavior. This approach is used to deter crime on a wide scale, by making examples of individuals who violate the law in order to discourage others from doing so.

________ Suggests That,if People Fear the Punishments That Others Receive,they