The Death Penalty Has Not Been Shown to Effectively Deter

question 98

Multiple Choice

The death penalty has not been shown to effectively deter homicide.One reason for this is that most murders are the result of

• A)hormonal influences.
• B)hostile aggression.
• C)instrumental aggression.
• D)a malfunctioning amygdala.

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