Jane Is a Mother of Two

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jane is a mother of two. She was charged with second-degree murder for killing her husband in a fit of rage. According to state sentencing guidelines, Jane should have been sentenced to twelve to twenty years in prison. The judge instead sentenced Jane to ten years in prison since she had no prior criminal record and had two young children to raise. In this scenario, which of the following factors most likely influenced the judge's decision?

• A) Aggravating circumstances
• B) The chivalry effect
• C) The halo effect
• D) General deterrence

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Definitions:

Yield Management

A pricing strategy used in industries with fixed capacities, such as hotels and airlines, to maximize revenue through the manipulation of prices based on demand.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of business activity.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change in total amount with changes in the volume of production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance expenses.