People with Opposing Views of Capital Punishment Reviewed Mixed Evidence

question 37

Multiple Choice

People with opposing views of capital punishment reviewed mixed evidence regarding its effectiveness as a crime deterrent. As a result, their opposing views differed more strongly than ever. This best illustrates

• A) the framing effect.
• B) overconfidence.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process by which individuals grow in their understanding of morals and ethics, often through stages that reflect their capacity for moral reasoning.

Conventional

Adhering to traditional standards or norms; typical or expected within a certain context.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more actions, where none of the options resolve the ethical principles or standards at stake fully.

Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory

A theory that proposes individuals progress through different stages of moral reasoning, from basic obedience to societal rules to higher-level ethical principles.