Mazella and Feingold Conducted a Meta-Analysis on Studies of Defendant

question 16

Multiple Choice

Mazella and Feingold conducted a meta-analysis on studies of defendant traits. Which statement about their findings on gender and attractiveness is FALSE?

• A) A more attractive defendant receives less punishment for rape.
• B) More attractive defendants are treated more harshly for robbery.
• C) Defendants are judged more harshly if the victim was a female.
• D) Females are judged less harshly than men for the crime of theft.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Theory

A framework that examines the long-term psychological effects and coping mechanisms following exposure to traumatic events.

Compulsions

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Ritualistic Behaviors

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Obsession

An obsession refers to persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.