Adrian Raine and His Colleagues Argued That Violent Murders Illustrate

question 98

Multiple Choice

Adrian Raine and his colleagues argued that violent murders illustrate a failure in executive function, such as lack of judgment and impulse control. In support of this argument, using PET scans on a group of violent murderers who plead not guilty by reason of insanity, these researchers found reduced activity in the ________.

• A)prefrontal cortex
• B)motor cortex
• C)limbic system
• D)temporal lobe

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The correlation between income changes in an economy or for individuals and their effect on the quantity of goods and services demanded.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative that is foregone when a decision is made to choose one option over another.

Leisure Time

Free time in which an individual is not working, is not engaged in compulsory activities, and can choose activities for relaxation, enjoyment, or other personal development.

Labor Market

The supply of available workers in relation to available work, and the dynamics of wages, employment, and income.