If People in Favour of the Death Penalty Are Given

question 101

True/False

If people in favour of the death penalty are given mixed evidence about its effectiveness at deterring crime,they generally become less supportive of it.

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Definitions:

Surface Similarity

The extent to which objects share superficial attributes, which can affect how they are grouped in perception and memory tasks.

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a way that has been successful in the past, potentially hindering the ability to find alternative solutions.

Fill-In-The-Blank

A type of question or statement in assessments and tests that requires participants to supply missing information or words.

Mental Set

A psychological term describing a pattern of approach to a problem in a particular way, often based on past experiences or habits.