Deadly Force Can Be Used in Self-Defense If

question 17

Multiple Choice

Deadly force can be used in self-defense if:

• A) the attacker is using lawful force.
• B) there is a reasonable belief that imminent death or bodily harm will otherwise result.
• C) there is a situation in which the attacker has violently or nonviolently entered the defender's dwelling.
• D) the defender has initiated or provoked an attack.

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Definitions:

Secondary Deviation

The process by which an individual's self-concept and behavior begin to change after society labels them as deviant, leading to further acts of deviance.

Primary Deviation

The initial act or acts of rule-breaking that may not affect an individual's self-image or lead to societal labeling as deviant.

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that labeling individuals as deviant can influence their self-identity and behavior, possibly leading to further deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The stage in which an individual comes to accept the label of "deviant" and takes on a deviant identity as a result of societal reactions.