The First Bail Reform Movement Resulted in

question 17

Multiple Choice

The first bail reform movement resulted in

• A) a decrease in the percentage of people held in jail awaiting trial
• B) an increase in the percentage of people held in jail awaiting trial
• C) the removal of employment status as a criterion for bail
• D) the addition of employment status as a criterion for bail

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment towards individuals or groups without sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes.

Attitude

A tendency to respond positively or negatively toward a certain person, object, idea, or situation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the impact of personal disposition and underestimate the role of situational factors in explaining other people's behavior.