Sentencing Disparities Occur When No Justification Is Given for Imposing

question 14

True/False

Sentencing disparities occur when no justification is given for imposing very different penalties on offenders with similar criminal histories who committed the same offense.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way directly opposed to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.

Anxiety-Arousing

Pertaining to stimuli or situations that provoke a state of increased nervousness, fear, or unease.

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic theory by Freud suggesting a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Childhood

The period of life from birth to adolescence, characterized by growth, development, and learning.