Because of Racial and Associated Class Bias in Many Court

question 81

True/False

Because of racial and associated class bias in many court decisions, since the early 2000s several states have abolished the death penalty, and the number of death sentences nationally has dropped.

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Definitions:

Reflex

An automatic and involuntary response to a stimulus, which is a basic mechanism of the nervous system.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something, driving individuals to explore and discover new information or experiences.

Habit

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants repeat actions that are pleasurable or bring about a desirable outcome.