In Some Cases Jurors May Resent a Judge Telling Them

question 29

Multiple Choice

In some cases jurors may resent a judge telling them not to consider something and they may feel that they should be able to decide for themselves what to consider. The explanation for those feelings is referred to as _____theory.

• A) rebellion
• B) reactance
• C) reprisal
• D) rejection

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Definitions:

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate, deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves replacing an undesirable response to a stimulus with a more desirable one.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation exercises.

Aversive Conditioning

Associates an unpleasant state (such as nausea) with an unwanted behavior (such as drinking alcohol).