How Many Death Row Inmates Since 1976 Have Voluntarily Given

question 12

Multiple Choice

How many death row inmates since 1976 have voluntarily given up their appeals because they preferred death to LWOP?

• A) 0
• B) fewer than 10
• C) between 25 and 50
• D) between 50 and 100
• E) more than 100

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Definitions:

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for making more efficient use of short-term memory by grouping related items together into a single unit or "chunk."

Short-Term Memories

The phase of memory where small amounts of information can be kept active for a brief period.

Decay Hypothesis

The theory that information is gradually forgotten over time due to the simple passage of time, assuming no attempt to retain it.

Rehearsal

The cognitive process of repeatedly practicing or reviewing information to aid in its retention in memory.