The assumption that people weigh the benefits of an action against the cost applies to which goal of punishment?

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The goal of deterrence operates on the assumption that people weigh the benefits and costs of their actions before committing a criminal act. This goal seeks to deter future criminal behavior by imposing punishments that are severe enough to outweigh the potential benefits of the crime.

The Assumption That People Weigh the Benefits of an Action