Solved

Which of the Following Was a Major Finding of Researcher

Question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major finding of researcher Jennifer Eberhardt regarding implicit bias in sentences handed down within the United States criminal justice system?


A) Those judged to have more "stereotypically black" faces were twice as likely to be given a death sentence as those with "less black" faces in a simulated court case.
B) People of Latino/Latina descent were unlikely to have high quality legal representation when they were on trial for a felon.
C) Judges in court cases are actually more likely to give a harsh sentence to a convicted defendant who wears a suit and tie to court, as a result of an implicit bias against wealthy people.
D) Women were far less likely than men to get multiyear prison sentences for equivalent crimes.
E) Those convicted of a crime who had a college degree would get lighter sentences than those convicted of the same crime who did not have an equivalent degree.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents