According to critics of utilitarian or consequentialist theory, in these theories ______.

a. the interests of friends and family may be given extra weight in decision-making
b. children and the poor are entitled to special treatment
c. every person is ranked equally
d. the actor is entitled to give him/herself extra weight in decision-making


c. every person is ranked equally

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What will be an ideal response?

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According to the prison guard code, which element covers a range of conduct and is noted by Kauffman (1988) that in practice, it is widely violated?

a. Always go to the aid of an officer in distress. b. Never make a fellow officer look bad in front of inmates. c. Always support officer sanctions against inmates. d. Show positive concern for fellow guards.

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List three higher risk activities that may make a college student more likely to be a victim of crime.

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the required level of proof in a criminal case?

A. beyond all doubt B. beyond a reasonable doubt C. preponderance of the evidence D. probable cause

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