states that deviance will be deterred if negative social sanctions (especially punishment) are perceived to be certain, swift, and severe.
A) Deterrence theory
B) Social control theory
C) Deviance theory
D) Rational choice theory

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The statement is consistent with the principles of deterrence theory, which proposes that individuals will be deterred from engaging in deviant behavior if they believe that the negative consequences (i.e. punishment) will be certain, swift, and severe.

States That Deviance Will Be Deterred If Negative Social Sanctions