Researchers Cited by Aulette Documented That the Use of Restraining

question 45

Multiple Choice

Researchers cited by Aulette documented that the use of restraining orders has a number of effects.These include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)they increase police responsiveness.
• B)they anger batterers,thus increasing the likelihood of more violence.
• C)they increase arrest rates of repeaters.
• D)they empower women to leave abusive relationships.

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Definitions:

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to make decisions and solve problems quickly and efficiently based on their emotions.

Disgusted

A feeling of strong disapproval or revulsion.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Fairness Bias

The tendency to prioritize fairness and equity in decision making and judgment, sometimes at the expense of other considerations.