Interestingly, There Appears to Be a Tendency for an Increase

question 8

Multiple Choice

Interestingly, there appears to be a tendency for an increase in murders for a short while following an execution. As with the preponderance of violence seen in the media, there may be desensitization to killing. This phenomenon is referred to as the _____ effect.

• A) copycat
• B) replication
• C) simulation
• D) brutalization

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Definitions:

Humiliated

The feeling of shame, embarrassment, or degradation experienced after being put down by others or oneself.

Necrophilia

A sexual attraction or sexual act involving corpses.

Possession

The state of having, owning, or controlling something, often referring to property or tangible assets.

Reject

To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of.