According to One Study,in Pennsylvania,black Defendants on Trial for Murder

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to one study,in Pennsylvania,black defendants on trial for murder were 40 percent more likely to receive the death penalty than whites convicted of similar crimes.This indicates that:

• A) blacks are given equal treatment by the U.S. justice system.
• B) whites are often the victims of reverse discrimination.
• C) the criminal justice system has a racial bias.
• D) African Americans commit more murders than other racial or ethnic groups.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development Theory

A theory proposed by Jean Piaget that explains how children develop logical thinking and cognitive reasoning through distinct stages as they grow.

Sensorimotor Stage

A developmental phase from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about their environment through their sensory perceptions and motor activities.

Object Permanence

The concept that items maintain their existence even when they are out of sight, sound, or beyond sensory perception.

Motor Development

The progression of muscular coordination required for physical activities, influenced by genetic and environmental factors.