Explain the four justifications of punishment. Which ones do you find more important? Why?
What is an Ideal response?
• In response to law breaking, the criminal justice system makes use of various forms of punishment, ranging from fines to jail time to death.
• In principle, there are four justifications for punishing convicted offenders: retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and societal protection.
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When groups in society retain some social structures and institutions of their own but share others it is called
a. Structural pluralism b. Structural assimilation c. Cultural assimilation d. Cultural pluralism
Which of the following describes the emergent-norm perspective?
A. Several conditions are in place for collective behavior to occur. B. Members of crowds are rational beings. C. The response to crowds is perceived and responded through individual norms. D. Emphasizes collective collective action rather than collective behavior.
According to Sternberg's love triangle, identify a true statement about intimacy.
A. It develops over time, beginning slowly and increasing at a faster rate if the relationship is positive. B. It is usually expressed by touching, kissing, and being affectionate, which are linked to physiological arousal. C. It involves sharing feelings and providing emotional support. D. It is like an addiction; when it ends, a person can experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and depression.
Ritalin is a stimulant that affects the brain similarly to __________
A) cocaine B) cigarettes C) marijuana D) heroin