An "eye for an eye" represents the function of imprisonment.

A. Retribution
B. Incapacitation
C. Rehabilitation
D. Deterrence


Answer: A. Retribution

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The children of which group are most likely to live in a household with both parents?

A. white, non-Hispanic B. Hispanic C. African American D. Asian

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Gender roles in a society are related to its structure.

a. true b. false

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Men and women have about the same number of friends, but men’s friendships appear less personal or intimate than women’s. 2. Members of the middle class tend to have friendships that are longer lasting than are those of the working class. 3. A friendship between a man and a woman that is strictly platonic is known as a cross-sex friendship. 4. Leslie and Joseph are great friends and are strictly platonic. This is an example of a cross-sex friendship 5. “Dating” is the mechanism used around the world for finding a mate.

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