Which of the Following Authorities Generally Decides Whether a Convict

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following authorities generally decides whether a convict eligible for the death penalty will in fact be executed?

• A) The judge
• B) The jury
• C) The prosecutor
• D) The attorney general

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, it refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of increasing the probability of a behavior by following it with a desirable event or outcome.