When asked about whether the death penalty is morally defensible, Mandi argues that it is never acceptable to take a life. According to Lawrence Kohlberg, Mandi is at the phase of moral development where moral judgments are based upon:
a. conformity and loyalty to others.
b. what is in her own interest.
c. universal human rights.
d. the rule of law.
C
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A. exchanging care, protection, and direction B. sharing intellectual stimulation and cognitive growth C. building skills through competition D. the desire for companionship, play, and fun
One way of defending our belief in a just world when we observe a victim suffering is to
a. identify strongly with the victim. b. disparage the victim. c. disparage the oppressor. d. fear our own suffering in the future.
Which best defines correlation?
A. Two variables are related to each other. B. One variable causes a change in another. C. As one variable increases, another increases. D. As one variable decreases, another decreases.
Winslade and Ross (1983) reviewed trials in which the defendant used the insanity defense. On the basis of their analysis of the outcomes of these trials, they recommended that the insanity defense be eliminated. What did they suggest should happen instead?
A. They proposed that only guilt or innocence should be determined with no concern for the defendant's state of mind. B. They proposed a two-phase trial. The goal of the first phase is to establish guilt or innocence with no consideration of the individual's state of mind. If there is a guilty verdict, then the second phase would address the disposition of the defendant (hospitalization and incarceration would both be possible options). C. They proposed that a diminished capacity defense be used instead. D. They proposed a two-phase trial. The goal of the first phase is to establish guilt or innocence and the extent of the defendant's mental illness. The second phase of the trial is for sentencing.