Bentham's idea that individuals determine their actions by first weighing potential profit or pleasure against potential pain or punishment is called _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


hedonistic calculus

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If most murders are emotional rather than rational acts, which argument favoring the death penalty is weakened?

a. Retribution. b. Fairness. c. Deterrence. d. Innocence.

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Through the use of a computer-driven crime statistics (CompStat) operations management model, the police:

a. obtain a better perspective on crime conditions. b. remain inflexible in the use of police resources. c. are not required to think critically. d. need not explain their strategies. e. all of the above.

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Which of the following is the cheapest type of survey?

a. Mail b. In-person c. Phone d. Electronic

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Defendants are entitled to present new evidence or testimony on appeal if that evidence or testimony could have been (but was not) presented at trial.

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

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