Which Factor Has the Most Significant Impact on How a Case

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which factor has the most significant impact on how a case is processed in the criminal justice system?

• A) the arresting officer
• B) the feelings of the judge
• C) the seriousness of the offense
• D) the gender of the offender

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Definitions:

Pessimism

The tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Humility

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance, often seen as a virtue in various ethical and philosophical systems.

Subgoals

Intermediate goals or objectives that are set as steps towards achieving a final goal, aiding in the organization and execution of complex tasks.

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, either hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, that help in decision-making, discovering, learning, or problem-solving with incomplete information.