For people found guilty of murder, the most severe sentences are handed out when the victim is __________ and the perpetrator is __________.

A. Black; White
B. White; Black
C. Hispanic; Black
D. Black; Black


Answer: B

Sociology

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Psychologists look at __________ as possible causes of deviance.

a. factors outside the individual b. social influences that recruit people to break norms c. personality disorders d. genes

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Parson's believed that illness is ________

a. a sign of weakness. b. a made up concept. c. a necessary part of society. d. dysfunctional.

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What will be an ideal response?

Sociology