Interestingly, there appears to be a tendency for an increase in murders for a short while following an execution. As with the preponderance of violence seen in the media, there may be desensitization to killing. This phenomenon is referred to as the _____ effect.

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The best choice is D, brutalization effect. This refers to the theory that an execution can lead to an increase in murder rates, as society becomes desensitized to killing and sees it as a means to solve problems. The other choices are not directly related to this phenomenon.

Interestingly, There Appears to Be a Tendency for an Increase