Appeals Courts

question 53

Multiple Choice

Appeals courts

• A)are the first courts to hear cases involving a violation of federal law.
• B)are the first courts to hear cases involving a violation of state law.
• C)hear new witnesses and examine additional evidence before reaching their decisions.
• D)do not hear witnesses or examine additional evidence before reaching their decisions.

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Definitions:

Social Behaviorists

Scholars and psychologists who study how individuals' behaviors and personalities are shaped by their social environment and interactions.

Radical Behaviorists

Emphasize the study of observable behavior and the environment's role in shaping behavior, often excluding internal processes like thoughts and emotions.

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of individuals, directly visible and measurable, used in the study of psychology and sociology.

Covert Behavior

Behavior that is not openly acknowledged or displayed, often hidden or secretive, contrasting with overt behavior that is readily observable.