In Approving Guided-Discretion Death Penalty Statutes, the Court Apparently Opted

question 38

True/False

In approving guided-discretion death penalty statutes, the Court apparently opted (if it ever considered the dilemma) for consistency in application over the consideration of individual circumstances.

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Definitions:

Volitional Control

Refers to the ability to make wilful, conscious decisions or exert self-control over one's actions and reactions.

Attitude-Behavior Consistency

The extent to which individuals’ attitudes (beliefs and feelings) about an object predict their behavior towards that object.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering the attitude toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.