According to the Authors of Your Text, Threats of Severe

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, threats of severe punishment ultimately teach people __________.

• A) that crime doesn't pay
• B) to avoid getting caught
• C) to obey the rules
• D) to distrust authority

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Definitions:

Thought Processes

The mental operations that allow individuals to perceive, understand, remember, and think about information.

Assimilation

A cognitive process in which new information is integrated into existing schemas or knowledge structures.

Piaget

A psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children, outlining stages that describe how children's intellect evolves.

Tying Shoelaces

The act of fastening shoes using laces, which involves creating loops and knots to secure the shoes comfortably on one's feet.