A utilitarian theory is defined as:

a. punishing offenders as an end in and of itself
b. a theory that is used for correctional institutions
c. a theory that is guided by evidence-based practices
d. seeking to sanction offenders not simply to sanction them, but for some other purpose (e.g., reduce crime)


d. seeking to sanction offenders not simply to sanction them, but for some other purpose (e.g., reduce crime)

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a. was probably an adult court b. is most concerned with Bob's due-process rights c. was probably a juvenile court d. probably granted Bob a jury trial

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The avoidant personality is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition

a. True b. False

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Who coined the term "Level 5 leader"?

a. Christopher Hayes c. Jim Collins b. Jan Carlzon d. Herman Goldstein

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Who assumes emergency leadership as the chief executive officer of a state?

A. one of the state's representatives to U.S. Congress B. one of the state's senators to U.S. Congress C. the governor D. the mayor of the city where the emergency occurs

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