This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Researchers studied crime statistics both before and after the Supreme Court reinstated the death ... (Read 64 times)

lunatika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Jun 22, 2018
Researchers studied crime statistics both before and after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976. These researchers found that the return to capital punishment
 
  a. had no effect on single homicides, but reduced multiple homicides.
  b. had no effect on homicides.
  c. was actually accompanied by a rise in homicide rates.
  d. reduced homicides resulting from instrumental aggression, but had no effect on homicides resulting from hostile aggression.

Question 2

Based on what your text reports, which of the following conditions of punishment is most likely to deter violent criminals?
 
  a. Punishment is fair.
  b. Punishment is severe.
  c. Punishment is prompt and severe.
  d. Punishment is prompt and certain.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ngr69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


lunatika

  • Member
  • Posts: 548
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

milbourne11

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
Chimpanzees are studied more than bonobos. Chimpanzees are studied more than bonobos.
Risk of death from motorcycle accidents (dashed lines) and passenger accidents (solid lines) per 100 Risk of death from motorcycle accidents (dashed lines) and passenger accidents (solid lines) per 100
Eugène Delacroix, The Death of Sardanapalus. Eugène Delacroix, The Death of Sardanapalus.
Researchers have found that science instruction can be quite effective in grades 4 to 7. Researchers have found that science instruction can be quite effective in grades 4 to 7.
White-Collar Crime White-Collar Crime
Video: DNA Replication Factory and Protein

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library