Some Studies Even Show That Homicide Actually Increases After Executions

question 42

Multiple Choice

Some studies even show that homicide actually increases after executions occur.What is this phenomenon called?

• A) The electric chair effect
• B) The deterrent effect
• C) The termination effect
• D) The brutalization effect

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