A Defendant Refers to ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

A defendant refers to ________.

• A)a member of the grand jury
• B)a person accused of committing a crime
• C)an offender who has been placed in community supervision rather than in prison
• D)a habitual offender
• E)a person released after serving a prison term and subject to being returned to prison for rule violations or other offenses

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Definitions:

External Locus

The belief that one's successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control, contrasted with an internal locus of control.

Optimist

A person inclined to anticipate the best possible outcome, maintaining a hopeful and positive outlook on life and future events.

Pessimist

An individual who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Reactivity

The tendency of individuals to change their behavior in response to being observed or knowing they are being studied.