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According to deterrence theory, punishment for a deviant act reduces the likelihood that a person will repeat the act. A researcher decides that it must therefore be likely that tougher gun control laws would reduce gun crimes. This is an example of:___________.

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Answer: Deductive reasoning.

Explanation: deterrence theory: higher tougher gun laws = lower gun crimes is an example of negative relationships or deductive reasoning.

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