A negative reinforcer strengthens behavior that reduces or terminates it

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Kant argued that the moral law is an expression of the law of ______, and therefore rationale human beings embody the moral law itself.

a. respect b. reason c. just ends d. universality

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John Massey has been charged with first degree forcible rape. He is a college-educated Caucasian businessman who is married with three children. Mr. Massey feels certain that a jury of his peers will find him innocent of the charges based upon the specific forensic evidence, which most likely will be presented. At the conclusion of Mr. Massey's trial, he is found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole. This would be an example of: a. fair punishment.b. cruel and unusual punishment.c. adequate punishment.d. presumptive punishment. e. frontier justice

What will be an ideal response?

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The most recent surveys show that the drug use rate among parolees is __________ that of the general population

a. equal to b. double c. triple d. five times

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Which of the following accurately describes a Terry Frisk?

A) a random check of lockers, conducted by the school B) a random canine scan of school premises C) a pat down of a youth's outer clothing to detect weapons D) an unreasonable seizure leading to evidence

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