InUS V Allmendinger, Involving an Insurance Scam Run by Allmendinger and and Others

question 33

Multiple Choice

InU.S. v. Allmendinger, involving an insurance scam run by Allmendinger and others, Allmendinger received a much longer prison sentence than a co-conspiriator, which he appealed. The appeals court held that the sentence:

• A) violated the Sentencing Guidelines and would be recalculated
• B) was not justified because Allmendinger cooperated in the investigation of the crime
• C) was justified because the loss suffered by victims exceeded $100 million
• D) violated equal protection of the 14th amendment as the defendants were equally guilty so the sentences should be similar for all
• E) none of the other choices are correct

Understand the key differences and similarities between stage theories and continuous development theories.

Recognize the impact of environment and genetics on the development of children.

Distinguish between various research methods used in developmental psychology.

Understand the basic concepts and terms used in developmental psychology theories.

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Definitions:

Benefit All

A principle or approach aimed at ensuring policies or actions lead to positive outcomes for the entire population or group involved, not just a select few.

Citizens

Members of a particular nation or state who are recognized under the law as legal members of that nation, entitled to rights and subject to its obligations.

Specialization

Concentrating on a narrow area of expertise or production to increase efficiency and output.

Opportunity Cost

The financial impact of bypassing the subsequent top alternative during decision-making.