The Two Dimensions Along Which Legislatures Construct Sentencing Guidelines Are

question 97

Multiple Choice

The two dimensions along which legislatures construct sentencing guidelines are:

• A) seriousness of the offense and gender.
• B) recidivism and gender.
• C) seriousness of the offense and recidivism.
• D) gender and family responsibilities.
• E) seriousness of the offense and standing in the community.

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Definitions:

Evaluation of Intervention

The process of assessing the effectiveness and impact of strategies designed to bring about change in a specific situation or behavior.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that addresses negative patterns of thought about the self and the world with the aim to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.

Behavioral Problems

Behavioral problems are actions and habits that are considered socially unacceptable or harmful to oneself or others.

Inappropriate Thoughts

Thoughts that are considered unacceptable or out of place in a particular social context or situation.