In an Attempt to Boost Enrollment, in January, 1996, a Private

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Multiple Choice

In an attempt to boost enrollment, in January, 1996, a private college in Iowa offered free tuition for graduating high school seniors from the county where it is located.For students who accepted the offer, how did this offer affect the opportunity cost of attending college?

• A)The opportunity cost did not change, since lost earnings were still a factor.
• B)The opportunity cost became zero for the typical student.
• C)The opportunity cost was very low, because the only cost was for books and supplies.
• D)The opportunity cost did not change, since tuition was not a factor in computing opportunity cost.
• E)The opportunity cost was lower than if tuition was charged, but there was still a cost.

Recognize historical and philosophical perspectives on legal ethics and their impact on practice.

Understand the sociological factors contributing to sexual violence and identify potential perpetrators.

Describe the intended functions of prisons including rehabilitation, incapacitation, and deterrence, as well as their societal impacts.

Comprehend the political and social consequences of imprisonment, including disenfranchisement and familial disruption.

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

Elaborative Rehearsal is a method of memory consolidation in which information is related to existing knowledge or deeply analyzed to facilitate long-term storage.

Long-term Memory

A type of storage in the brain capable of holding information for long periods, sometimes indefinitely.

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily accessible state for a short period of time.

Spaced Practice

A learning technique that involves spreading out study sessions over time rather than cramming information in a single session.