The Principle of Proportionality Reflects the Idea That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The principle of proportionality reflects the idea that

• A)there should be the same proportion of jurors sympathetic to the prosecution as to the defense.
• B)the defendant's punishment should be related to the magnitude of the offense.
• C)repeat offenders should receive extensive rehabilitation.
• D)a defendant who commits a relatively minor crime should receive a harsh punishment if the defendant is a habitual offender.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Skill

The mental ability required for tasks that involve processing information, such as thinking, remembering, problem-solving, and paying attention.

Neo-Piagetian Research

A field of study that extends and modifies Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, incorporating new findings on information processing, memory capabilities, and individual differences in children.

Cognitive Functioning

Refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem solving.

Developmental Stages

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