Early Research Indicates That State Trial Judges Reject the Use

question 61

True/False

Early research indicates that state trial judges reject the use of financial information in victim impact statements.

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Definitions:

Locus of Control

is a psychological concept that refers to individuals’ belief in their ability to control events affecting them, classified as either internal (belief in personal control) or external (belief that external forces dominate).

External

Relating to, situated on, or coming from outside a particular place or entity.

Achievement Motivation

The drive or urge to attain a goal or a standard of excellence, often related to the persistence and effort people put into tasks to meet personal and societal criteria of success.

David McClelland

is known for his work on achievement motivation, including the theory that people are motivated by the need for achievement, power, and affiliation.