The results of Sherman and Berk's (1984)study of the impact of arrest on repeat calls to the police department for domestic violence supported ______.
A)symbolic interactionism
B)deterrence theory
C)labeling theory
D)conflict theory

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Sherman and Berk's study supported deterrence theory by finding that arrest reduced future incidents of domestic violence, suggesting that the threat or application of legal punishment can deter individuals from committing further offenses.

The Results of Sherman and Berk's (1984)study of the Impact