The Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) Includes a Wide Range of Background

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) includes a wide range of background information on the offender, such as demographics and ____________ information on the offender as well as records on their prior offending patterns and the probation department's recommendation as to the appropriate type of sentencing and supervision for the offender in question.

• A) vocational
• B) educational
• C) personal
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

States Of Nature

Different outcomes or scenarios that can occur in decision-making situations, often uncertain and beyond the control of the decision maker.

Largest Payoff

Refers to the maximum possible gain or benefit that can be achieved in a given situation, often used in game theory and economics.

State Of Nature

A concept in political philosophy used to describe the condition of humanity before the establishment of societal laws and norms.

Bayes Law

A principle that details the likelihood of a particular occurrence, taking into account previously understood circumstances that may have a connection to the occurrence.