When a Statute Uses the Word "Shall," This Means That

question 56

Multiple Choice

When a statute uses the word "shall," this means that it will

• A) be interpreted as requiring a particular action.
• B) be interpreted as allowing discretion.
• C) not be official.
• D) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Air Puff

A method often used in psychological experiments to deliver a quick burst of air as a stimulus or to measure blink reflexes.

Conditioned Response

A response that is taught in reaction to a stimulus that was once neutral but has become linked with a stimulus that naturally evokes a response.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural response to a stimulus that occurs without the need for learning.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva in the mouth, which is often a response to the presence or thought of food.