In Lockyer V

question 11

True/False

In Lockyer v. Andrade (2003), SCOTUS ruled that it was a violation of the Eighth Amendment's cruel and unusual punishment clause to sentence Andrade to 25 years to life imprisonment for petty theft under the state's three-strikes law.

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Definitions:

Emotionally Detached

A state where an individual is not emotionally involved or influenced by emotions in a particular situation or towards others.

Manipulative

Behavior that is skillful in influencing or controlling others to one’s own advantage, often in a deceptive or unfair manner.

Problem-Solving Style

An individual's preferred manner or approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues or obstacles.

Self-Monitoring

The process of being aware and controlling the image one presents in social situations, adjusting behavior based on the surrounding social environment.