Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons mentioned in the textbook for the rising prison population?
a. Laws have increasingly set determinate sentencing requirements
b. Many jurisdictions have increased the severity of penalties for many crimes.
c. Illegal immigration increases have led to a spike in crime rates.
d. Legislators have imposed mandatory prison sentences for increasing numbers of crimes upon conviction.
c
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The study of the underlying rules of behavior that guide group interaction is called:
a. economic interactionism b. ethnomethodology c. social ecology d. relational interactionism
The chapter identifies several social problems that stem from the North American emphasis on individual freedom. Which of the following is NOT one of those social problems?
a. Unfair competition b. "To each his own" philosophy c. "Let the buyer beware" philosophy d. Ecological crisis
The increased availability of opportunities for women has led to wives being less dependent on their husbands, meaning that it is more feasible for them to leave a marriage they see as hopeless.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The combination of sports and Christianity has usually led to
A. a reaffirmation of the status quo in mainstream sports. B. revolutionary changes in athletes' behaviors. C. a significant increase in injury rates among athletes. D. dramatic decreases in competitive spirit among athletes and coaches.