Proponents of ______________ think that recidivism can best be reduced by placing offenders in prison so that they are unable to commit further crimes

a. incapacitation
b. parole
c. capital punishment
d. rehabilitation


a

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Which of the following is the most serious form of chronic obstructive lung disease?

a. asthma b. bronchitis c. emphysema d. pneumonia

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In the context of gender and sexuality, which of the following is a perspective presented by symbolic interactionists?

A. Agreed-on sexual norms contribute to a society's order and stability. B. Women and men have distinct roles that ensure a family's and society's survival. C. The social construction of sexuality varies across cultures because of societal norms and values. D. Gender roles give men power to control women's lives. E. Women's inequality reflects their historical and current domination by men, especially in the workplace.

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The two sexes have different reproductive organs (the genitals), which are also called__________.

A. primary sex characteristics B. secondary sex characteristics C. androgens D. chromosomes

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In a "well-told" joke, ________

a. the unconventional and conventional definitions of reality are given so quickly that people will not understand the difference. b. there is a very sharp contrast between the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality. c. the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are virtually the same. d. the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are confused.

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