What is the pleasure versus pain principle discussed in relation to rational choice theory and crime?

What will be an ideal response?


Crime is all about attempts to gain some sort of personal satisfaction (pleasure) or to remove some source of irritation (pain)

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Which of the following is an example of a maxim?

a. Always be loyal to your friends. b. Always watch out for number one. c. Don’t act in a way that will shame your parents. d. all of these

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Discuss, define, compare and contrast Rule and Act Consequentialism. Please give an example of each. Which of two do you think is best? Please explain your position.

What will be an ideal response?

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The recourse for dealing with overzealous prosecutors includes which of the following state bar consequences?

a. Permanent disbarment b. Public reprimand c. Suspension from law practice d. All of the above

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The term ______ simply means someone was careless or slipshod in performing some act

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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