Solesbee V

question 5

Multiple Choice

Solesbee v. Balkcom (1950) was one of two cases that challenged the constitutionality of capital punishment prior to 1968. What was the issue addressed in this case?

• A) whether a state is permitted to attempt a second execution by electrocution after the first attempt failed
• B) whether a governor is allowed to determine an inmate's sanity where finding an inmate insane would prevent his or her execution
• C) whether racial discrimination on the part of jurors, who had total discretion in the sentencing decision, infected death cases for rape in at least some Arkansas counties
• D) whether prospective jurors could be excused simply because they were opposed to capital punishment
• E) none of the above

Recognize the role of sensory processing in perception.

Describe signal detection theory and how expectations can influence perceptions.

Identify the steps involved in sensory processing from stimulus to perception.

Illustrate how perceptions can be influenced by perceptual sets and societal expectations.

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Definitions:

European Immigrants

Individuals from Europe who have moved to another country, historically significant in the context of migration to the Americas, Australia, and other regions.

Railroad Development

The period of rapid expansion and construction of railroads, significantly influencing economic growth, settlement patterns, and regional connectivity.

Urban

Pertains to cities or towns, often characterized by higher population density and vast human features in contrast to areas outside of cities.

Southern Slaveholders

were individuals or families in the Southern United States who owned slaves, particularly before the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.