From the Text, Which of the Following Is a True

question 36

Multiple Choice

From the text, which of the following is a true statement regarding social psychology and the courtroom?

• A) Most of the government research funds available to social psychologists have been designated for the study of courtroom procedures.
• B) The courtroom is a miniature social world where people think about and influence each other.
• C) The study of criminal cases can provide important new insight into the causes of aggression and conflict.
• D) Social psychology had its roots in the study of the courtroom.

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Definitions:

Contract Disaffirmance

The act of rejecting or declaring a contract void, often used in cases where one of the parties was incapacitated or a minor at the time of agreement.

Affirmed

A legal term used when a higher court has confirmed or upheld the decision of a lower court.

Express Ratification

The explicit approval or confirmation by a principal of an act or contract performed or entered into on their behalf by an agent.

Restitution

The compensation for loss, damage, or injury required to be paid by the party responsible for causing it, aiming to restore the victim to their original position.