In the Research on the Effects of Diversity on Judges

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the research on the effects of diversity on judges and on judicial decisions, researchers found that

• A) about 60% of all federal and state judges are White.
• B) White and minority judges make very similar rulings.
• C) male judges were more likely than female judges to rule for the party bringing the complaint in sex discrimination cases.
• D) White judges were more likely than Black judges to make judgments in favor of the employer in racial harassment cases.

Understand the ethical use of confrontation and respect in client interactions.

Comprehend the principle of self-determination in client decisions.

Master the skill of conveying empathy in client interactions.

Identify barriers to attentive listening and strategies to overcome them.

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