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2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Correlation between the Type of Crime Committed and Sentencing Decisions When the Attractive-Leniency Effect Is Present
- Aura Valencia
University of California Irvine - Department of Psychological science
Abstract
The physical appearance of defendants can influence court outcomes, with more attractive defendants often receiving more lenient sentences. However, this effect may vary depending on the type of crime. Specifically, I predict that attractive defendants will receive lighter sentences in two out of three crime descriptions.
Implicit Bias