The concept of just deserts de-emphasizes the emotional component of revenge by claiming that criminal acts are ________ of punishment.

A. precursors
B. deserving
C. artifacts
D. considerate


Answer: B

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a. True b. False

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In Jago v. Van Curen, the court ruled that prisoners were property of the state and had no rights.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The Texas public intoxication statute authorizes justice personnel to divert intoxicated individuals away from the justice system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Shaw and McKay found that delinquency was tied to _____

a. Personal characteristics of the residents b. Culture of the residents c. Community organization d. Neighborhood characteristics

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