Results of laboratory experiments with adults (Bower & Hilgard, 1981) suggest the one reason why threats of punishment do not seem to deter violent crime in the "real world" is that in the criminal justice system, punishment is

A) seen as unavoidable.
B) seldom prompt or certain.
C) seldom administered fairly.
D) seldom severe enough.
E) excessively harsh.

B) seldom prompt or certain.

Psychology

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