Elliott receives a very harsh sentence for committing a minor crime. The hope is that he will think twice before committing another crime. This tactic is called:
a. retaliation.
b. deterrence.
c. retribution.
d. reform.
b
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a. Family incomes have stopped growing. b. Economic stress is felt up and down the economic ladder. c. High unemployment is likely to continue. d. High paying jobs are in good supply for people who want to work hard.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Conflict theorists focus on ways in which religion
a. unifies diverse populations. b. turns people's attention away from social and economic inequality. c. provides comfort in times of crisis. d. is an integrative force.
Stepparents should follow all of the following guidelines EXCEPT:
a. set limits and enforce them. b. provide neutral territory. c. try to fit a preconceived role. d. expect ambivalence.