An Individual Convicted of a ______ Felony Will Receive a Punishment

question 22

Multiple Choice

An individual convicted of a ______ felony will receive a punishment of two to ten years in prison and possibly a fine of up to $10,000.

• A) capital
• B) first-degree
• C) second-degree
• D) third-degree
• E) state-jail

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Definitions:

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University, illustrating the effects of perceived power and authority on behavior.

Methodology

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or experiment, providing data or undergoing certain conditions for research purposes.

Self-Serving Bias

The common human tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character but attribute negative events to external factors.