When Making a Decision About Whether to Grant an Offender

question 9

Multiple Choice

When making a decision about whether to grant an offender parole,the National Parole Board takes into account:

• A)opinions from police officers
• B)the offender's mental status
• C)the offender's employment history
• D)information from victims
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and perseverance.

Mastery Orientation

A focus on learning and understanding, taking on challenges for the sake of growth and personal achievement.

Learned Helplessness Orientation

A condition in which a person believes they have no control over their situation and thus stops trying to change or escape it, often learned through repeated failures.

Attributes

Characteristics or qualities that describe or identify a person, object, or phenomenon.