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Last Year,five-Year-Old Emily Began a Bedtime Ritual That Frustrated Her

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Last year,five-year-old Emily began a bedtime ritual that frustrated her parents.Shortly after being put to bed for the evening,Emily would begin a series of requests: "I need a drink of water." "Please read me another story." "I think something is under my bed.Come look!" Emily's parents finally resolved that they would not respond to Emily and warned her that once she went to bed,she was expected to go quietly to sleep.Through a long and difficult week,Emily's parents held firm and ignored her pleas and tears.Now,Emily drifts peacefully and quickly to sleep when she is put to bed.Emily's parents practiced the learning principle of

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Sixth Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution guaranteeing important rights in criminal prosecutions, such as the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to an impartial jury.

Confront Witnesses

A legal right, particularly in criminal cases, that allows the accused to question and cross-examine witnesses testifying against them in court.

Sixth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the assistance of counsel.

Nolo Contendere

Latin for “I will not contest it.” A criminal defendant’s plea in which he or she chooses not to challenge, or contest, the charges brought by the government. Although the defendant will still be convicted and sentenced, the plea neither admits nor denies guilt.