Tom is serving a 25-year prison term for armed robbery. While incarcerated, he is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. The prison psychiatrist prescribes barbiturates for Tom. What is the most likely reason for the psychiatrist’s decision to prescribe barbiturates?

a. ?to decrease Tom’s impulsivity
b. ?to treat Tom’s depression
c. ?to decrease Tom’s aggressive behavior
d. ?to help Tom learn to empathize with others

ANSWER:
c

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Sam, Frank and Tom, all Black males, committed crimes that are surprisingly similar. Sam murdered a White female, a 22-year-old student on a city college campus. Frank murdered a Black female, a 40-year-old administrator on a suburban college campus. Tom murdered a Black female, a 36 year old professor on a city college campus. Given these details, who is more likely to be sentenced to death?

A. Sam B. Frank C. Tom D. Frank and Tom

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