In Which Case Was the U

question 32

Multiple Choice

In which case was the U.S. Supreme Court concerned with the execution of mentally handicapped criminals? ​

• A)Atkins v. Virginia
• B)Furman v. Georgia
• C)Gregg v. Georgia
• D)Roper v. Simmons

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive characteristic of a person or thing influences the overall perception of that entity in a disproportionately positive way.

Primacy Effect

Refers to the tendency for the first items presented in a series to be remembered more easily or to be more influential than subsequent items.

Interviewers

Individuals who conduct interviews, asking questions to evaluate the qualifications and suitability of candidates for a position or purpose.