A Prosecutorial Discretion Waiver Is One in Which

question 81

Multiple Choice

A prosecutorial discretion waiver is one in which:

• A) the prosecutor can file the case directly with the adult court and bypass the juvenile court altogether
• B) the judge waives a case to adult court after a full inquiry
• C) legislatures have statutorily excluded certain offenses (the most serious ones) from juvenile courts
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through various techniques and reinforcements.

Psychodynamic Therapy

An approach within depth psychology that seeks to expose the unconscious elements of a client's psyche with the goal of easing psychic stress.

Client-centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes providing a supportive environment in which clients can increase their self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on exploring unconscious motives and conflicts.