Aggregate studies have shown evidence that an increased certainty of punishment was associated with ______ crime for most serious offenses.

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Aggregate studies have consistently found that an increased certainty of punishment is associated with a decrease in crime, particularly for serious offenses. This means that as the likelihood of punishment for criminal behavior goes up, the crime rate generally goes down.

Aggregate Studies Have Shown Evidence That an Increased Certainty of Punishment