Some Research Has Shown That Judges' Beliefs About _______________ Affect

question 38

Multiple Choice

Some research has shown that judges' beliefs about _______________ affect their decision to transfer a juvenile to criminal court for prosecution.

• A)incapacitation
• B)retribution
• C)moral outrage
• D)rehabilitative potential

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Definitions:

Delusion Of Grandeur

A false belief in one's own superiority, greatness, or power, often seen in psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Unjustified Belief

A conviction maintained without sufficient evidence or rational justification.

Catatonia

A psychiatric condition characterized by periods of immobility and stupor, often interspersed with episodes of hyperactivity or agitation.

Disorder

A pattern of behavior or psychological functioning that is distressing to the individual and/or disruptive to others and is often considered to be clinically significant.