Which of the following does the text identify as an important built-in characteristic of the criminal justice system in the United States?
a. Standardization—treating all people the same way
b. Discretion—deciding each case on its own merits
c. Thoroughness—everyone who commits a crime should be charged
d. Deterrence—basing all actions on deterring more crime
b. Discretion—deciding each case on its own merits
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Shawna is an excellent artist but finds she cannot devote enough time to her family. She is experiencing:
a. role conflict. b. role strain. c. role ambiguity. d. role exit.
According to interdependency theory, individuals will be magnanimous and philanthropic toward people they are dependent on because:
A) human beings are culturally habituated to display these traits when they are dependent. B) they would experience guilt if they did not. C) they can then become more powerful in the relationship and increase their CLalt. D) it increases their likelihood of receiving valuable rewards in return.
The practice of marriage between individuals with similar values and backgrounds is called ________.
A. exogamy B. heterogamy C. homogamy D. hypogamy
Why did Averett recruit participants from Massachusetts and Texas?
a. Averett had colleagues in both cities to help with data collection. b. Massachusetts presented a sample with comparatively high levels of institutional and social support and Texas presented a sample who did not have institutional support and often faced social stigma. c. Massachusetts and Texas were similar at the time as far as social and legal acceptance of LGBTQ families. d. Averett wanted a sample from cold weather and warm weather.