If administering deterrence is costly or unpleasant for the threatening party,then:
A)It may lack credibility
B)It will always lack effectiveness
C)It will need ot be supported by appropriate signaling
D)It reinforces the power of the threatening party

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Deterrence is less credible if it is costly or unpleasant for the threatening party to administer, as this suggests that the threat may not be carried out.

If Administering Deterrence Is Costly or Unpleasant for the Threatening