As Part of the Courtroom Workgroup Public Defenders Are in a Better

question 37

Multiple Choice

As part of the courtroom workgroup public defenders are in a better position than private attorneys to negotiate favorable plea bargains and thus to _________punishment.

• A)eliminate
• B)mitigate
• C)increase
• D)ensure

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Definitions:

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who is considered one of the founders of behaviorism; he emphasized the importance of observable behaviors over internal processes.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

Voluntary Responses

Actions that are performed deliberately and with awareness, typically as a result of conscious decision making.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A view in psychology which emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and past experiences in shaping behaviors and personalities.