Research indicates that the death penalty ______.

A. does not affect the incidence of crimes of violence
B. has decreased the incidence of crimes of violence
C. gives victims a sense of restitution
D. accomplishes a general but not an individual deterrence


Answer: A

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The smallest increase or decrease in the intensity of a stimulus that a person is able to detect at least half of the time is called a(n):

A. just noticeable difference B. absolute threshold C. perception D. retinal disparity

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a. pea. b. almond. c. egg. d. web. e. seahorse.

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According to the text, people often ________ the control they have over the environment

a. eliminate b. overestimate c. stimulate d. explore

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