Judges Who Make Decisions Based on ____ Are Often Seen

question 16

Multiple Choice

Judges who make decisions based on ____ are often seen as undermining the plea-bargaining process.

• A)Aggravating circumstances
• B)Conviction offense
• C)Mitigating circumstances
• D)Real offense

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by the development of language and symbolic thinking but limited in logical reasoning.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, including thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, through various stages of growth.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development in children.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth in the 1970s to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.