Circumstances Surrounding a Crime That Allow for a Lighter Sentence

question 33

Multiple Choice

Circumstances surrounding a crime that allow for a lighter sentence to be handed down are known as:

• A) aggravating circumstances
• B) relevant circumstances
• C) mitigating circumstances
• D) meaningful circumstances

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

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A phrase describing the action birds, and some insects, perform to take off, fly, or maintain altitude by moving their wings up and down.

Shock Avoidance

A behavioral principle where organisms learn to perform actions to prevent or avoid an unpleasant or painful stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with a biologically significant stimulus through conditioning.