Identify Three Groups of Persons Who Cannot Be Given the Death

question 47

Essay

Identify three groups of persons who cannot be given the death penalty. Discuss one of the cases regarding the exclusion of one of these groups.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A mental process involving a disconnection from one's thoughts, memories, feelings, or sense of identity, often as a response to trauma or stress.

Abusive Experiences

Abusive experiences involve actions or behaviors that cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm to an individual, often resulting in trauma.

Traumatic Events

Events that lead to psychological, physical, or emotional damage or suffering in a person.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.