Briefly Explain the Significance of McCleskey V. Georgia

question 6

Essay

Briefly explain the significance of McCleskey v. Georgia.

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Definitions:

Social Constraints

The limitations or pressures exerted by societal norms and expectations on an individual's behavior.

Cognitive Routes

Pathways of thought that influence attitudes or behaviors through reasoned or logical processing of information.

Attitude Specificity

Refers to how specifically an attitude predicts a behavior, emphasizing that attitudes are better predictors of behaviors when they closely match in specificity.

Internal Locus Of Control

Refers to the belief that individuals have significant control over their life events and outcomes through their actions and decisions.