Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Research shows a strong correlation between legal variables and the type and length of sentence received.
• B)There is a clear relationship between social class and sentencing.
• C)Judges may perceive women as better risks than men, thus creating gender bias in sentencing.
• D)Victim characteristics may influence sentencing.

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A viewpoint in psychology that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, self-efficacy, situational influences, and cognitive processes in understanding behavior.

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior and rejecting the notion of internal processes.

Reinforcement

The process in behavioral psychology that strengthens or encourages a behavior by providing a reward or positive outcome.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or to one's well-being, often a response to environmental stressors.