Case 8-2 Ruth Was Arrested for Burglary. If Ruth Is Found Guilty

question 93

Multiple Choice

Case 8-2
Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty, she can be sentenced to 5 years in a state prison. The prosecutors are offering her a 3-year prison sentence if she pleads guilty to the charges. Ruth is being represented by a public defender who informs Ruth she must decide if she will take the plea bargain or decide to go to trial for the charge of burglary.
-Ruth's attorney believes that it is very important to get a jury that is free from any biases that would affect their willingness to listen to the facts of the case impartially. During which proceeding would Ruth's attorney be able to question prospective jurors?

• A) arraignment
• B) grand jury
• C) initial appearance
• D) voir dire

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a psychological theory and therapy developed by Freud that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts as forces that determine behavior.

Client-centered

A psychological approach focusing on providing support that allows clients to explore and solve their problems in a non-directive environment.

Behavioral

Pertaining to the actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, typically used in treating a wide range of disorders.