Many States Have Enacted Rape Shield Statutes to

question 7

Multiple Choice

Many states have enacted rape shield statutes to

• A)protect victims from abusive courtroom questioning.
• B)increase penalties for the crime to such an extent as to deter the criminal.
• C)make the names of previous offenders available off the Internet or through the local police authorities.
• D)count the crime double for multiple offender statutes.

Appreciate the influence of societal norms and dominant group beliefs on gender roles and identities.

Understand the significance and impact of feminist psychology on research methodologies and topics.

Acknowledge the broad scope of issues addressed by feminism, including bodily autonomy, reproductive rights, and the fight against gender-based violence.

Understand the differences between the guilty-knowledge test and standard lie-detector tests.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production, regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate vital body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Brainstem

The structure that connects the cerebrum of the brain to the spinal cord, regulating vital functions including breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.