Which Statement Is True

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A)States with the death penalty have lower homicide rates.
• B)States with the death penalty do not have lower homicide rates.
• C)When states abolish the death penalty homicide rates increase.
• D)Homicide rates have dropped when states initiate the death penalty.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior results in a negative outcome to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior's recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

The process of strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.