The argument that the death penalty is justified because the most horrendous crimes deserve the most severe punishment is an example of which rationale for punishment?

A. restoration
B. protection
C. retribution
D. deterrence


Answer: C

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. Estrogen b. Testosterone c. Progesterone d. Müllerian-inhibiting substance

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thinking? What will be an ideal response?

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A. mentoring B. structural assimilation C. tracking D. ethnic pluralism

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