Many People Are Not Deterred by the Strict Punishments That

question 129

Multiple Choice

Many people are not deterred by the strict punishments that the U.S. government imposes for selling illegal drugs. This lack of effect is probably due to the

• A) low likelihood that the punishment will be delivered quickly after the response.
• B) drug tolerance built up after years of use.
• C) inhibiting effect of positive reinforcement.
• D) catharsis effect.

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Definitions:

Nonconscious

Relates to mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Experiential Processes

Mental and emotional mechanisms through which individuals perceive, interpret, and interact with their environment on a direct, personal level.

Lay Epistemology

It involves the methods and theories that non-experts use to acquire and justify knowledge in everyday life.

Preexisting Belief

A belief or opinion held before being exposed to new information or evidence.