Sentencing Disparity Refers to the

question 80

Multiple Choice

Sentencing disparity refers to the

• A) tendency for different judges to apply different sentences for the same offense.
• B) fact that judges believe that the purpose of sentencing the convicted is deterrence, but the general public believes the purpose is retribution.
• C) tendency for judges to give harsher sentences for harsher crimes despite differences in the recidivism rates of the crimes.
• D) difference between the sentence given by a judge and the amount of time a convicted offender actually serves.

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Definitions:

Social Coordination

The process by which individuals or groups manage their actions and behaviors in a way that aligns with or is responsive to others in their social environment.

Decision Making

The mental process involved in choosing an action plan from various options.

Effortful Control

The inhibition of impulsive or dominant actions.

Situational Compliance

The act of conforming to the demands or requirements of a specific situation, possibly against one's own preferences.