When Politically Conservative Values Are Dominant in Society,the Principles and Policies

question 46

Multiple Choice

When politically conservative values are dominant in society,the principles and policies of ____ seem to dominate the operation of criminal justice.

• A) the crime control model
• B) obstacle-course justice
• C) fact-finding processes
• D) the due process model

Understand the ethical obligations and duties of legal professionals.

Recognize the significance and impact of prosecutorial discretion in the legal system.

Comprehend the rules surrounding the conduct of prosecutors, lawyers, and the court.

Identify the limitations and protections involved in legal representation and client-lawyer relationships.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people.

Interrater Reliability

A measure of how consistently different observers or raters assess, score, or judge a particular trait, behavior, or outcome.

Placebo

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's thoughts, emotions, or behavior.