When It Was First Introduced, the Electric Chair Was Seen

question 43

True/False

When it was first introduced, the electric chair was seen as an example of technological progress towards a more humane method of execution.

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Definitions:

Conservation

In psychology, it's the understanding that quantities remain the same even when they are arranged or shaped differently, a concept developed by Jean Piaget.

Irreversibility

The inability to mentally reverse a sequence of events or logical operations back to the starting point.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood development, where a child focuses on one aspect of a situation or object, ignoring other relevant aspects.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring natural environments, artifacts, and cultural heritages from deterioration or destruction.