According to a 2104 Gallup Poll, the leading reason for supporting the death penalty was ______.

A. an eye for an eye
B. to set an example
C. the cost associated with prison
D. religious reasons


A. an eye for an eye

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The purpose of unit management in prisons is twofold

to decentralize the administration of the prison, and to enhance communication among staff and between staff and inmates. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Wilderness challenge programs are proven to be one of the least effective types of treatment facilities. Still, they are very popular. You are a judge in an urban area where there has been a recent "back-to-nature" fad in the community you serve. You've seen the results of these programs, but need to convince the people who vote for you why they don't work. What will you say about their value, and whether there is a way in which you believe they could be made more effective?

What will be an ideal response?

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The policing force which is most involved with investigating white collar crime operates at which of the following levels?

a. Rural b. Urban c. State d. Federal

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Moffitt, Robins, and Caspi (2001) described several personality traits similar to anger and hostility as what?

a. Negative experience b. Negative expectations c. Negative endearment d. Negative emotionality

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