Which Statement Best Describes the Criminal Justice Funnel

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the criminal justice funnel?

• A)a judge decides to sentence many people with incarceration
• B)the prosecutors usually have ample evidence to proceed with charges
• C)a judge believes every crime is serious enough for charges
• D)the prosecutors usually don't have ample evidence to proceed with charges

Acknowledge the role and potential biases of different observers (self, acquaintances) in personality evaluation.

Learn about common psychological tools (e.g., questionnaires, projective tests) and their data outputs.

Understand the effects of self-perception and the perceptions of others on behavior.

Recognize the ethereal and multifaceted nature of personality that complicates its study.

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Definitions:

Encoding Failure

The inability to create a memory link for information, resulting in its forgetfulness.

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the basic defense mechanism that banishes from consciousness anxiety-arousing thoughts, feelings, and memories.

Memory Construction

The process whereby the brain forms, stores, and reconstructs information and experiences into memories.

Past Experiences

Pertains to events or activities that an individual has gone through in their life, which can influence current behavior and decisions.