When They First Begin Working as Prosecutors, Rookie Assistant Attorneys

question 20

Multiple Choice

When they first begin working as prosecutors, rookie assistant attorneys learn important unwritten rules, legal practices, and appropriate penalties

• A)primarily through personal experience with informal awards and sanctions.
• B)at law school.
• C)under direct, close supervision of the district attorney.
• D)by asking questions of experienced prosecutors, court clerks, and police officers.

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Definitions:

System II

Often referred to in the context of dual-process theories of reasoning, System II is the analytical and reflective thought process that requires conscious effort.

Unconscious Processing

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness or intention, influencing perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions, leading to statistical errors.

System I

A term often used to describe intuitive, fast, and automatic thinking processes, as opposed to more deliberate and analytical decision-making.