Why did Legalists such as Shang Yang, Han Feizi and Qin SHi Huangdi believed what it was fair to govern with harsh punishments?

Question

A. Legalists believed that people were lazy and unmotivated to improve their lives
B. Legalists believed that people were selfish and would do wrong if it helped themselves
C. Legalists believed that people were silly and needed to take their actions more seriously
D. Legalists believed that people were strange and unable to survive without guidance

Answer 1

B. Legalists believed that people were selfish and would do wrong if it helped themselves