Research Has Demonstrated That the Greatest Variation in Sentencing Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

Research has demonstrated that the greatest variation in sentencing is accounted for more by ___________ than the actual facts of the case.

• A)Information about the judge
• B)The defendant's gender
• C)Victim characteristics
• D)The defendant's race
• E)The way the lawyers present the case

Identify factors contributing to homelessness and strategies to mitigate it.

Understand the dynamics of dual-earner families and the challenges they face.

Describe the challenges and advantages of non-traditional family roles, including stay-at-home dads and dual-career couples.

Comprehend the concept of discretionary income and how it differs from other forms of income.

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Definitions:

Communicate

The act of conveying information or expressing ideas and feelings through speech, writing, signals, or other forms of behavior.

General Intelligence

The concept that suggests the existence of a broad mental capacity that influences performance on cognitive ability measures.

Charles Spearman

A British psychologist known for his pioneering work in intelligence research and the development of statistical techniques for factor analysis, notably the concept of the general intelligence factor, "g".

Multiple Abilities

The concept that intelligence is not a single entity but a collection of various cognitive skills and talents.