Results of Laboratory Experiments with Adults Suggest That the One

question 177

Multiple Choice

Results of laboratory experiments with adults suggest that the one reason why threats of punishment do not seem to deter violent crime in the "real world" is that in the criminal justice system, punishment is __________.

• A) seldom severe enough
• B) seldom swift or certain
• C) excessively harsh
• D) seldom administered fairly

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Definitions:

Brain Waves

Electrical patterns produced by the brain that can be measured and are associated with different states of consciousness.

Facial Expressions

Facial gestures that convey emotions, thoughts, or reactions, often universally recognized among humans.

Emotional Expression

The process through which individuals communicate their feelings and emotions to others, often through verbal, facial, or physical signals.

Etic Approach

A research approach that studies cultures from the outside, using universal categories and concepts that may not necessarily align with those of the subject culture.