Which of the Following Statements Concerning Our Criminal Justice System

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning our criminal justice system is true?

• A)Police officers are good at detecting deception
• B)Getting "tough on crime" works to reduce future criminal behaviour.
• C)Police officers are less likely to get divorced than the general population.
• D)Sex offender treatment doesn't work.
• E)Clinicians can accurately predict whether offenders will commit new offences.

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Definitions:

J. Stacy Adams

Is known for developing the Equity Theory of motivation, which explains how individuals assess their job satisfaction and motivation through perceived fairness in the workplace.

Positive Inequity

A situation where an individual perceives they are receiving more than they believe they should in comparison to others, leading to a sense of unfair advantage.

Equity

Fairness or justice in the way people are treated, particularly regarding the distribution of resources.

Goal Setting

Is the process of setting performance targets.