You Are a Judge Who Believes in Deterrence and Rehabilitation

question 7

Essay

You are a judge who believes in deterrence and rehabilitation.You are about to pass sentence on an 18-year-old drug dealer who has a child out of wedlock and a little sister who is dependent on his financial support.You have total discretion in your sentencing.Write out your sentence and a statement to the defendant outlining the reasons for your sentence.

Understand the role of the sympathetic nervous system in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Describe methods and technologies used in the study and diagnosis of brain structures and injuries.

Understand the basic principles of the trait perspective on personality and its approach to categorizing individuals.

Learn about the relationship between traits and behavior and the limitations of trait theory, including the inability to establish causality.

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Definitions:

Neurological Damage

Harm or injury to the nervous system, potentially affecting its structure and function.

Schizophrenic Disorders

A group of severe mental health conditions characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with the brain's reward and pleasure centers, as well as movement and motivation.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.