Question

bentham expanded on beccarias ideas regarding rationality and deterrence by contributing the idea that humans weigh pleasures and pains of committing crimes, the concept of _______.○ actus reus○ utilitarianism○ the hedonistic calculus○ swiftness of punishment

Explanation:

Jeremy Bentham developed the hedonistic calculus, a framework that posits humans weigh the potential pleasures and pains of their actions (including criminal acts) before acting, expanding on Beccaria's rational choice and deterrence theories. Actus reus refers to the physical act of a crime, utilitarianism is a broader ethical theory focused on overall greatest good, and swiftness of punishment is a deterrence principle from Beccaria, not Bentham's specific pleasure-pain weighing concept.

Answer:

C. the hedonistic calculus