Research Has Shown That When Trying to Deter Crime the Certainty

question 27

True/False

Research has shown that when trying to deter crime the certainty of punishment is more important than the severity of punishment.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Little Albert

A landmark experiment in the history of psychology where a young child was conditioned to fear a white rat, demonstrating the process of classical conditioning.

Loud Noise

Sounds of high decibel levels that can potentially cause hearing damage or stress, often considered a form of environmental pollution.

Problem Behavior

Problem behavior refers to actions that are socially unacceptable, potentially harmful to self or others, or both, often requiring intervention.