Hart and Devlin Attempted to Identify What They Believed Would

question 38

Multiple Choice

Hart and Devlin attempted to identify what they believed would produce "the greatest happiness for the greatest number." What did they determine?

• A) Devlin determined that the enforcement of morality produced the greatest happiness by protecting society
• B) Hart determined that maximizing freedom produced the greatest happiness by allowing individuals to pursue their preferred (non-criminal) behaviors
• C) Devlin and Hart both determined that the criminal justice system currently makes the greatest number of people happy
• D) Both A and B

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Definitions:

Halo effect

A cognitive bias where the impression of a person, brand, or product in one area positively influences one's opinion or feelings in another area.

Consistency Principle

The psychological tendency for individuals to seek harmony and consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Sleeper Effect

A delayed increase in the persuasive impact of a message, where the message becomes more effective over time after the initial exposure.

Buzz

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