The _____________ Effect Is Said to Have Its Influence on "Fringe

question 91

Multiple Choice

The _____________ effect is said to have its influence on "fringe" killers who see it as a contradictory message that is sent by the state killing people to teach other people that killing is wrong.

• A) brutalization
• B) murder
• C) prosecution
• D) homicide

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability of individuals to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond accordingly in decision-making processes.

Selective Comprehension

The process by which individuals interpret messages in a way that is consistent with their pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, often leading to skewed understanding of the message.

Perceptual Learning

The process of learning improved skills of perception, often through repeated exposure to certain stimuli.

Behavioral Learning

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned through interactions with the environment.