According to the textbook's discussion of harm-related emotions, people who attribute a criminal defendant's immoral action to contextual causes (such as focusing on the situation that led to the crime)are more likely to experience ____________ and to recommend a ____________ punishment.

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When people attribute a defendant's actions to contextual causes, they are more likely to feel sympathy and recommend a less severe punishment, as they see the behavior as influenced by external factors rather than inherent immorality.

According to the Textbook's Discussion of Harm-Related Emotions, People Who