As Part of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, the U.S.Sentencing

question 84

Multiple Choice

As part of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, the U.S.Sentencing Commission was tasked with crafting sentencing guidelines at the ______ level.

• A)local
• B)state
• C)federal
• D)tribal

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Definitions:

Self-Discrepancy Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that discrepancies between an individual’s actual self, ideal self, and ought self can lead to emotional discomfort.

Self-Schemas

Cognitive representations of oneself that influence how individuals process information about themselves.

Ought-Schemas

Cognitive structures that represent an individual's beliefs about the duties, obligations, and expectations they or others should adhere to.

Self-Schemas

Cognitive structures representing one's beliefs and feelings about oneself in specific domains, guiding how we process self-related information.