The Term Stare Decisis Refers to

question 15

Multiple Choice

The term stare decisis refers to

• A)adherence to precedent.
• B)judicial activism.
• C)judicial restraint.
• D)judicial review.
• E)excessive partisanship.

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Definitions:

Low-Frequency

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Biopsychosocial Approach

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors in human health and illness.

Gate-Control Theory

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McGurk Effect

A perceptual phenomenon demonstrating an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception where visual information affects what we hear.