The belief that harsh punishments reduce crime is based on the assumption that:
A)potential criminals do not act impulsively.
B)All these answers are correct.
C)potential criminals weigh the benefits and costs of committing a crime before they make a decision.
D)potential criminals are concerned about the future.

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The belief that harsh punishments reduce crime is based on the assumption that potential criminals are rational actors who weigh the benefits and costs of committing a crime, do not act impulsively, and are concerned about the future. All these factors contribute to the idea that if the cost (punishment) is high enough, it will deter criminal behavior.

The Belief That Harsh Punishments Reduce Crime Is Based on the Assumption