Which of the Following Is an Example of False Enforcement

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of false enforcement?

• A) A teen who is not homophobic participates in taunting a gay peer for fear that he will be rejected if he doesn't.
• B) A judge gives a violator a longer punishment than deserved because of minimum sentencing guidelines.
• C) A parent grounds a teen for marijuana use even though the parent uses marijuana
• D) A teacher gives a "problem" student a detention for being late to class, but lets a "good" kid go unpunished.

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Definitions:

Reasoning

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of certain cells in the brain that bind dopamine and are involved in transmitting the dopamine signal.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.