The perceived probability of getting caught by formal agents of social control is also called _________.
A)severity of punishment
B)inevitable punishment
C)certainty of punishment
D)probable punishment

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The perceived probability of getting caught by formal agents of social control is known as the certainty of punishment. It is different from severity and inevitable punishment as it refers to the likelihood of being punished for a particular action, rather than the severity or certainty of the punishment itself. The term "probable punishment" is not commonly used in criminology literature. Therefore, the correct answer is C) certainty of punishment.

The Perceived Probability of Getting Caught by Formal Agents of Social