Which of the following is the most prevailing retentionist view among laypeople?

A. deterrence
B. vengeance
C. incapacitation
D. rehabilitation


B. vengeance

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In his “The Evil that Men Think – and Do,” Hallie argues that many contemporary analyzers of evil are misguided because they __________

a. have oversimplified the notion of immorality b. focus too much on the harm done to the victim c. ignore moral principles d. ignore human sympathies

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Who is traditionally thought to be the author of the book of Exodus?

What will be an ideal response?

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Kshatriya are _________

a. rulers and warriors b. vegetarians c. priests and scholars d. laborers and peasants

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White privilege is reflected by __________

A) films such as "White Men Can't Jump" B) the recognition of heterosexual marriages C) legalized racism D) the need to consider African-Americans as a "protected group under the law"

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