​The Reasoning of the Judge for Sentencing Stan Is an Example

question 40

Multiple Choice

​The reasoning of the judge for sentencing Stan is an example of which of the following?

• A) ​informal discretionary decision making
• B) ​formal criminal processing
• C) ​judicial lawmaking
• D) ​all of these answers are correct

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Definitions:

Outgroup Bias

A tendency to harbor more negative attitudes, stereotypes, or behaviors towards individuals who are not perceived as part of one's own group.

Personal Statement

A written description of one's achievements, interests, etc., typically as part of a job or college application.

Effort Justification

A phenomenon where individuals rationalize the effort they have put into achieving a goal, valuing it more highly as a result.

Resume

A document summarizing an individual's background, including education, work experience, and skills, typically used for job applications.