Which of the following is considered in sentencing in every jurisdiction?

A. a criminal's childhood (e.g., was he abused?)
B. a criminal's gender
C. a criminal's past record
D. all of the above


C

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________ goals involve the effort to avoid unpleasant experiences, such as trying not to make a fool of oneself at parties

a. Approach b. Specific c. Mastery d. Avoidance

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J. Gibson referred to his direct perception theory as an ecological theory. Which of the following was his reason for the selection of that designation?

a. it focused on the neural basis of behavior b. it considered the role of culture in perception c. it emphasized the relationship of the perceptual system with the environment d. it emphasized looking at the perceptual system under natural conditions without interfering experimental manipulation

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According to Freud, phobias were __________; according to Watson, phobias were __________.

A. learned; inherited B. repressed conflicts; learned C. sexual; unconscious D. conditioned; unconditioned

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Which of these is an example of an in-group attitude of team play?

A. Recognizing that team members share a common fate B. Viewing the outcome of the game as being that only one team can win  C. Recognizing that helping the other team is unethical D. Devising strategies to exploit the weaknesses of the opponent

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