Which of the Following Is a Feature of a New

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of a new criminal statute designed to prevent future criminal activity in the area of bank and thrift industries?

• A) an increase in the fines and prison terms were implemented
• B) civil and criminal forfeitures were sanctioned for certain crimes
• C) criminal penalties were created for obstructing an official investigation
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.