An Instrument Developed by the Federal Government That Uses a Grid

question 85

Multiple Choice

An instrument developed by the federal government that uses a grid system that allows the court to arrive at a more consistent sentence is the ______.

• A)sentencing guidelines
• B)truth in sentencing laws
• C)habitual offender statutes
• D)determinate sentencing laws

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

is the process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.

Cognitive Theories

Theories focusing on the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem solving.

Psychometric Theories

Theories related to the psychological measurement of skills, knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, and educational achievement.

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.