The Role of Appellate Courts in the Social Problems Process

question 12

Multiple Choice

The role of appellate courts in the social problems process is

• A)large because courts can reject or modify policies that are well supported in other ways.
• B)large because courts create the policies.
• C)moderate because courts can rule on policies but are unlikely to strike down a popular policy.
• D)small because courts hear relatively few cases related to social problems.
• E)small because courts have little power to change a policy once it has been enacted.

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Definitions:

Closure

A psychological term referring to the desire or need for a clear, comprehensive, and emotionally satisfying resolution or conclusion.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, which can influence relationships and social interactions.

Figure-Ground Relationship

A visual perception principle stating that people instinctively perceive objects (the figure) as distinct from their surroundings (the ground).

Binocular Disparity

The difference in the images seen by the left and right eye, which contributes to the perception of depth.