Judge Jonas Has Heard Three Cases of Breaking and Entering

question 41

Multiple Choice

Judge Jonas has heard three cases of breaking and entering today,all involving similar offenders and similar circumstances.In the first case,he handed down a sentence of 3 months,in the second case a sentence of 2 years,and in the third case a sentence of 8 months.Judge Jonas' behaviour reflects what type of sentencing disparity?

• A)Extra-legal disparity
• B)Systematic disparity
• C)Unsystematic disparity
• D)Generalized disparity
• E)Intra-legal disparity

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but have been associated with primary reinforcers, thus acquiring the ability to reinforce behavior.

Gold Star

Often used to denote excellence or high achievement, originally in educational settings to reward good work but also used metaphorically in various contexts.

Clean Room

An environment, typically used in manufacturing or scientific research, that has a low level of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles, and chemical vapors.

Primary Punisher

A stimulus that is inherently punishing; an example is electric shock.