Which of the Following Is Not Suggested by Research as a Major

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not suggested by research as a major factor influencing prosecutors' plea bargaining decisions?

• A) strength of evidence
• B) seriousness of the offense
• C) defendant's criminal record
• D) defendant's employment status

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Definitions:

Stimulus

An external factor or signal that triggers a physiological response in an organism.

Monogamous

Involving a relationship or mating system in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, especially an insect or mammal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

Acoustical Signals

Sounds or audio signals that are used for communication or other purposes, varying in frequency, amplitude, and waveform.