A theory of justice that argues that punishment serves a useful purpose because it restrains the population as a whole is:
A) Individual deterrence
B) specific deterrence
C) personal deterrence
D) general deterrence

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General deterrence is the theory that punishment serves to deter the general population from committing crimes by setting an example.

A Theory of Justice That Argues That Punishment Serves a Useful