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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Referring to ideas, policies, or efforts that aim to instigate change or reform towards better conditions in society.

Proportional

Proportional pertains to a relationship or ratio where changes in one quantity correspond directly with changes in another.

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Progressive

relates to a taxation system where the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases, often aimed at redistributing income to achieve a more equitable society.