Life imprisonment best serves the public's desire for:
a. prevention of violent crime.
b. retribution.
c. increased public safety.
d. a warning to would-be criminals.
B
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Which of the following statements is true about sex life and marital satisfaction?
A. Couples can have an unfulfilling sex life and a happy marriage. B. Couples can have a fulfilling sex life and a happy marriage. C. Couples can have a great sex life and an unhappy marriage. D. All of these answers are correct.
Research shows that __________ are more likely to be perceived as members of the dangerous classes and receive stricter sentences in criminal courts
a. young, single, rural males b. young, married, urban males c. young, married, rural males d. young, single, urban males
Family, economy, gender and social classes are all _______, or examples of mental constructs that represent some part of the world in a simplified form
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to the interactionist approach, gender differences between men and women exist primarily because of
A. parental socialization. B. rigid social structures that reinforce gender appropriate behavior. C. inherent differences present from birth. D. everyday behavior that reinforces gender distinctions.