Compared to Non-Hispanic White Defendants, When Racial/ethnic Minority Defendants Are

question 138

Multiple Choice

Compared to non-Hispanic white defendants, when racial/ethnic minority defendants are evaluated for competence to stand trial, they are:

• A) less likely to be found incompetent to stand trial.
• B) more likely to be found incompetent to stand trial.
• C) more likely to plead insanity, versus mentally competent.
• D) more likely to plead mentally incompetent, versus insanity.

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Definitions:

Collective Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and skills necessary for functioning within a particular society or group.

Objective Outcomes

are measurable and observable results obtained from a process, project, or activity that can be verified independently.

Subjective Outcomes

Results or consequences that are based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Socialization Tactic

Methods or strategies employed to acclimate new members to the social and cultural norms of an organization or group.