The Typical State Court Structure Includes Lower Courts That Try

question 89

Multiple Choice

The typical state court structure includes lower courts that try _______, superior courts that try ________, and appellate courts that review the procedures of trial courts to determine whether offenders were treated fairly.

• A) traffic offenses, misdemeanor and felony cases
• B) misdemeanor cases, felony cases
• C) felony cases, misdemeanor cases
• D) juvenile cases, adult cases

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Definitions:

Treatment Defensiveness

Refers to the resistance or opposition demonstrated by individuals when faced with therapeutic interventions or suggestions for behavior change, often observed in psychotherapy or counseling contexts.

CAT Mnemonic

A memory aid used in therapy, which stands for Catch, Assess, and Tackle, helping individuals to manage thoughts and reactions.

DARN Mnemonic

A tool used to remember the four types of client statements indicating readiness for change: Desire, Ability, Reasons, and Need.

Paraphrasing

The act of rewording or restating someone else's ideas or statements in your own words to ensure better understanding.