Case 2.4 Tory Was Fifteen Years Old When He Intentionally Pushed Another

question 14

Multiple Choice

Case 2.4
Tory was fifteen years old when he intentionally pushed another high school student in front of a car, killing him. Tory stated in court that he wanted to kill someone and picked his victim at random. Tory has an extensive record of antisocial behavior and was sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Tory appealed the sentence but the appeal was unsuccessful.

-In his appeal,Tory likely argued that his sentence was​

• A) ​retroactive.
• B) ​expost facto.
• C) ​disproportionate.
• D) ​void-for-vagueness.

Describe the phenomenon of learned helplessness and its impacts on behavior.

Understand the difference between place and response learning in animals.

Grasp the foundational theories of Tolman, Dickinson, and Seligman within cognitive and behavioral psychology contexts.

Recognize how external stimuli and internal cognitions influence behavior and learning.