Which of the Following Statements Is True of Sentencing Discrimination

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of sentencing discrimination in the context of gender?

• A) In the case of property crimes, incarcerated women tend to receive longer sentences than incarcerated men.
• B) In the case of violent crimes, female convicts receive longer sentences than male convicts.
• C) Female convicts are more likely to go to prison than male convicts.
• D) Incarcerated women tend to serve shorter sentences than incarcerated men.

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Definitions:

Tricyclics

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Vagus Nerve Stimulators

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation

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SSRIs

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