When the Heroin User Steals,the Theft Is Due to __________

question 67

Multiple Choice

When the heroin user steals,the theft is due to __________.

• A)the physiological and psychological effects of the substance,eliciting criminal tendencies
• B)attempts to avoid withdrawal symptoms of the drug
• C)subcultural pressures placed upon the heroin user by other thieves
• D)the stimulation of the nervous system that results from the intake of heroin
• E)the need to achieve status within one's peer group

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory (STM)

In the three-box model of memory, a limited-capacity memory system involved in the retention of information for brief periods; it is also used to hold information retrieved from long-term memory for temporary use.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

George Miller

A cognitive psychologist best known for his theory that the capacity of human memory is approximately seven items, plus or minus two.

State Capital

The city or town that functions as the administrative seat of government for a state.