Truth in Sentencing Policies Is an Example of an Ethical

question 63

Multiple Choice

Truth in sentencing policies is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

• A)the use of authority
• B)the relationship between personal and professional interests
• C)personal and professional commitments to clients
• D)criminal justice and public policy

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Definitions:

Sensory Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a sensation to be perceived; it can vary from person to person.

Information Processing

A theory describing how the human mind takes in, stores, retrieves, and uses information.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can hinder performance in various domains.