According to the Schwartz and Skolnick study:

a. Women in non-traditional jobs are more likely to be negatively labeled.
b. Any contact with the criminal justice system seems to impact future jobs.
c. Juveniles whose folders were thicker were regarded as more dangerous.
d. Politicians voted on legislation based on the title, not the content, of laws.


Answer: b

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What will be an ideal response?

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