The Most Important Factor in the Decision to Take a Case

question 90

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in the decision to take a case to trial is likely to be the:

• A) seriousness of the charge.
• B) previous record of the defendant.
• C) quality of the defense attorney.
• D) ideology of the judge.
• E) reputation of the prosecuting attorney.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of learning that uses negative stimuli to evoke a response in order to condition aversion towards an undesirable behavior.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship, used to explore the subconscious.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral technique that involves teaching individuals to associate an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to discourage the behavior.

Rational-emotive

A form of psychotherapy that identifies and changes irrational beliefs, emphasizing emotional well-being through rational thinking.