The Sentences "The Dog Bit the Boy" and "The Boy

question 53

Multiple Choice

The sentences "The dog bit the boy" and "The boy was bit by the dog" have the same meaning, but differ in _____

• A)syntax.
• B)pragmatics.
• C)semantics.
• D)morphology.

Understand the aims and justifications of different theories of punishment.

Identify and explain the significance of key legal cases in the context of punishment theories.

Analyze the effectiveness and criticisms of restorative justice.

Recognize the parties involved in the restorative justice process.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of a task: too little or too much arousal can decrease performance.

Physical Arousal

The physiological state of being alert and engaged, often including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and sensory alertness.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect task performance.

Stimulus Motives

Motives that cause humans and other animals to increase stimulation when the level of arousal is too low (examples are curiosity and the motive to explore).