Sentencing decisions are based on the crime and also take into consideration the attributions of the criminal. One question that is sometimes asked during sentencing hearings is whether the personality of the criminal has an influence on his or her criminal behavior. According to the text, what is being assessed is referred to as:

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Internal causes refer to aspects of a person's personality or character that influence their behavior, which is what is being assessed when considering if a criminal's personality affects their criminal actions.

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