Which of the Following Would Constitute an Example of an Ex

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would constitute an example of an ex post facto law

• A)A law against a new drug that punishes sellers of the drug who were doing business before the law went into effect.
• B)A new law that imposes an even longer prison sentence for possession of the drug than previous laws.
• C)A law that lowers the standard of proof required for convicting sellers of the drug.
• D)All are examples of ex post facto laws.

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Definitions:

Fixation

In psychology, a persistent focus on an idea, emotion, or object, potentially hindering emotional development.

Psychosexual Stage

A concept in Freudian psychology that refers to different stages of child development, each characterized by a different focus of libido (sexual energy).

Free Association

A method used in psychoanalysis where the patient freely expresses their thoughts without any self-censorship, aimed at uncovering unconscious thoughts.

Phallic Stage

The third stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring around age three to six, where the child's libido (sexual energy) focuses on the genitalia.