What Are People Most Commonly Referring to When They Speak

question 35

Multiple Choice

What are people most commonly referring to when they speak of the primary principle of the justice model?

• A)the punishment should be proportional
• B)the length of time it takes to get a criminal case to court
• C)the ability of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to hold individuals accountable for their actions
• D)that offenders receive the punishment that they deserve

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Attitude

A mindset characterized by the expectation that negative outcomes will generally prevail over positive ones.

Self-serving Bias

The common habit of a person crediting themselves for positive outcomes or successes but attributing failures to external factors.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in social cognitive theory that suggests an individual's behavior is both influenced by and influences their personal factors and the environment.

Poor Officiating

Refers to substandard or inadequate performance by referees or officials in enforcing rules during a sport or game.