Bentham theorized that people rationally choose their behaviors by weighing the pleasure or benefit of their actions against the potential pain or cost. This process is known as:

a. the veil of ignorance.
b. the avoidance principle.
c. ethical formalism.
d. hedonistic calculus.


d

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a. by the arrival of Bishop Quinn b. after the hostage takers surrendered c. by an attempted rescue of the hostages d. through negotiations with the Sheriff's Office

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How society creates definitions of appropriate and inappropriate behavior is referred to as the ______ of crime.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Prohibition Amendment is also known as the

a. Homestead Act b. Nelson Act c. Volstead Act d. Crime Act

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According to the text, girls are more likely than boys to be arrested as runaways

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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