The Objective Standard of Reasonable Force Was Adopted by SCOTUS

question 38

Multiple Choice

The objective standard of reasonable force was adopted by SCOTUS in which case?

• A)Tennessee v. Garner (1985)
• B)Graham v. Connor (1989)
• C)Kuha v. Minnetonka (2003)
• D)Vinyard v. Wilson (2002)

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

An originally neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Conditional Response

An acquired reflex to a stimulus initially neutral, after its frequent association with a stimulus that naturally invokes a response.

Rescorla

An influential figure in psychology known for his work on associative learning and conditioning, particularly the Rescorla-Wagner model of classical conditioning.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between various stimuli, responding differently based on their distinct characteristics.