A Judge Who Gives a Convicted Prisoner a Suspended Sentence

question 38

Multiple Choice

A judge who gives a convicted prisoner a suspended sentence but tells him to consider the suspension a "sword hanging over your head" if he breaks the law again is using:

• A) legitimizing tactics.
• B) coalition tactics.
• C) pressure tactics.
• D) rational persuasion.

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