The principle of deterrence is based on the assumption that
a. offenders act spontaneously when committing crime
b. individuals who commit crimes will continue to commit more crimes, even after serving time in prison.
c. "get-tough" policies will result in other social problems.
d. potential offenders weigh the costs and benefits of their actions.
d
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William Ryan's phrase "blaming the victim" refers to ________
a. the dominance of the minority group over the racial majority b. the efforts undertaken by society to protect racial and ethnic minorities c. criticisms made by dominant groups against the government d. the portrayal of the problems of racial and ethnic minorities as their fault
Which of the following variables appears to be the best predictor of premarital sexual behavior?
a. church attendance b. education c. sex (being male or female) d. all of the above are equally good predictors
Social-conflict analysis argues that the unequal standing of various categories of people results from __________.
A. the unequal talents and abilities of individuals B. the way society itself is organized C. social meanings that people attach to race D. the different importance people attach to wealth and achievement
Which of the following is true of contemporary immigration?
a. On average, about one million immigrants come to the U.S. each year. b. The number of immigrants to the U.S. has progressively declined since the 1970s. c. As a global phenomenon, large-scale immigration is limited mostly to the U.S. d. Most U.S. immigrants continue to come from Europe and Canada.