When Evaluating Specific Justice-Related Issues (Such as How Much Power

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Multiple Choice

When evaluating specific justice-related issues (such as how much power is given to police officers) , which theory has a weakness of being too simplistic?

• A) utilitarianism
• B) deontology
• C) both
• D) neither

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Definitions:

Heuristics

A strategy for making judgments quickly, at the price of occasional mistakes.

Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors causes discomfort, leading individuals to seek coherence.

Floodplain

A flat area of land adjacent to a river or stream that experiences occasional or periodic flooding.

Real Danger

Real danger denotes a genuine threat to an individual's safety or well-being, necessitating an appropriate response.