When given an opportunity to decide how much punishment should be delivered to individuals convicted of different crimes,research has shown that most people are more strongly influenced by ________ and much less strongly influenced by ________.

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According to the statement, most people are more strongly influenced by their beliefs about how much punishment is deserved and much less strongly influenced by information about the ease or difficulty involved in detecting a crime. Therefore, option C, which matches this description, is the correct answer. Option A, beliefs about the fairness of the judicial system and beliefs about the appropriateness of prison sentences, is not mentioned in the statement. Option B, information about the ease or difficulty involved in detecting a crime and beliefs about how much punishment is deserved, is only partially correct as people are less influenced by the former. Option D, beliefs about the deterrent effect of the punishment on other individuals and beliefs about whether forgiveness is merited, is not mentioned in the statement. Option E, beliefs about removing dangerous people from society in order to protect others and beliefs about how much punishment is deserved, is only partially correct as people are less influenced by the latter.

When Given an Opportunity to Decide How Much Punishment Should