Which of the Following Is the Major Goal of Dispute

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the major goal of dispute settlement processes in small-scale societies?

• A) to provide restitution to the victimized parties
• B) to identify and punish perpetrators
• C) to provide satisfaction to the offended party or parties
• D) to restore harmony between parties in conflict

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, often involving judgment, evaluation, and reasoning.

Consequentialism

A general approach to ethical dilemmas which requires that we consider the consequences our actions will have on relevant people.

Rigid Set

In mathematics, a set whose members adhere to strict criteria or definitions, often used in contrast to more flexible or loosely defined collections.

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges whether an act is right or wrong based on its consequences.