Exam 12: Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

According to the text, in civil trials, corporations are held to a different standard than individuals. This difference may be a result of the notion that corporations _, whereas individuals _.

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Question 41

According to the text, there are two models that describe the decision-making process of jury members. These two models are known as a _ model and a _ model.

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Question 42

Which of the following is most strongly correlated with jury verdicts?

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Question 43

What kind of reforms would you suggest to improve the jury trial process?

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Question 44

Evidence that is meant to damage the credibility of a witness or the defendant's reputation is also referred to as _____ evidence.

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Question 45

Research on inadmissible evidence indicates that:

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Question 46

As noted in the text, almost three quarters of the jury deliberation time is devoted to the _, and about 20% of the time is dedicated to discussing the _.

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Question 47

It is _ that jurors would be able to ignore past convictions if instructed to do so, especially if these convictions were for _.

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Question 48

Juries may base their verdicts on reasoning that ignores or goes beyond the law. This phenomenon is referred to as:

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Question 49

According to the text, _____ of jury trials in the United States result in a hung jury.

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Question 50

Members of a jury that appear to have a great deal of influence on the deliberation process are referred to as _____ jurors.

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Question 51

How does inadmissible evidence influence jurors' decision making?

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Question 52

In the case of a split jury, where about half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _. This tendency is also referred to as the _ bias.

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Question 53

Isaac is on trial for murder, and the evidence against him is not very strong. The jury is most likely to reach a guilty verdict if they learn that Isaac:

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Question 54

The foreperson of a jury is regarded as its leader. However, a foreperson may or may not exert disproportionate influence on a verdict. In fact, he or she may become more focused on the _ and on acting as a(n)_.

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Question 55

When jurors change their votes under pressure from other jurors, even though they did not change their minds, this phenomenon is referred to as:

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Question 56

There are several factors that are likely to lead to a hung jury. Which one of the following aspects is NOT among them?

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Question 57

Should judges or juries decide the verdicts and sentencing? There is plenty of important information from studies comparing the decisions of judges and juries. Based on the findings of these studies, all of the following statements are correct, EXCEPT:

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Question 58

According to extensive research, the best predictor of what the verdict will be is the _____ of relevant evidence.

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Question 59

Information that might be deemed prejudicial is likely to be considered as:

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According to the text, in civil trials, corporations are held to a different standard than individuals. This difference may be a result of the notion that corporations _, whereas individuals _.

According to the text, there are two models that describe the decision-making process of jury members. These two models are known as a _ model and a _ model.

Which of the following is most strongly correlated with jury verdicts?

What kind of reforms would you suggest to improve the jury trial process?

Evidence that is meant to damage the credibility of a witness or the defendant's reputation is also referred to as _____ evidence.

Research on inadmissible evidence indicates that:

As noted in the text, almost three quarters of the jury deliberation time is devoted to the _, and about 20% of the time is dedicated to discussing the _.

It is _ that jurors would be able to ignore past convictions if instructed to do so, especially if these convictions were for _.

Juries may base their verdicts on reasoning that ignores or goes beyond the law. This phenomenon is referred to as:

According to the text, _____ of jury trials in the United States result in a hung jury.

Members of a jury that appear to have a great deal of influence on the deliberation process are referred to as _____ jurors.

How does inadmissible evidence influence jurors' decision making?

In the case of a split jury, where about half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _. This tendency is also referred to as the _ bias.

Isaac is on trial for murder, and the evidence against him is not very strong. The jury is most likely to reach a guilty verdict if they learn that Isaac:

The foreperson of a jury is regarded as its leader. However, a foreperson may or may not exert disproportionate influence on a verdict. In fact, he or she may become more focused on the _ and on acting as a(n)_.

When jurors change their votes under pressure from other jurors, even though they did not change their minds, this phenomenon is referred to as:

There are several factors that are likely to lead to a hung jury. Which one of the following aspects is NOT among them?

Should judges or juries decide the verdicts and sentencing? There is plenty of important information from studies comparing the decisions of judges and juries. Based on the findings of these studies, all of the following statements are correct, EXCEPT:

According to extensive research, the best predictor of what the verdict will be is the _____ of relevant evidence.

Information that might be deemed prejudicial is likely to be considered as:

Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Presents Several Potential Solutions to the Problem of False Confessions Which of the Following Is Not One of These Solutions

Lie Detection

The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Competency to Stand Trial

Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

The Insanity Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Child Custody Disputes

Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

The Death Penalty

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Exam 12: Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

According to the text, in civil trials, corporations are held to a different standard than individuals. This difference may be a result of the notion that corporations _____, whereas individuals _____.

According to the text, there are two models that describe the decision-making process of jury members. These two models are known as a _____ model and a _____ model.

Which of the following is most strongly correlated with jury verdicts?

What kind of reforms would you suggest to improve the jury trial process?

Evidence that is meant to damage the credibility of a witness or the defendant's reputation is also referred to as _____ evidence.

Research on inadmissible evidence indicates that:

As noted in the text, almost three quarters of the jury deliberation time is devoted to the _____, and about 20% of the time is dedicated to discussing the _____.

It is _____ that jurors would be able to ignore past convictions if instructed to do so, especially if these convictions were for _____.

Juries may base their verdicts on reasoning that ignores or goes beyond the law. This phenomenon is referred to as:

According to the text, _____ of jury trials in the United States result in a hung jury.

Members of a jury that appear to have a great deal of influence on the deliberation process are referred to as _____ jurors.

How does inadmissible evidence influence jurors' decision making?

In the case of a split jury, where about half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _____. This tendency is also referred to as the _____ bias.

Isaac is on trial for murder, and the evidence against him is not very strong. The jury is most likely to reach a guilty verdict if they learn that Isaac:

The foreperson of a jury is regarded as its leader. However, a foreperson may or may not exert disproportionate influence on a verdict. In fact, he or she may become more focused on the _____ and on acting as a(n)_____.

When jurors change their votes under pressure from other jurors, even though they did not change their minds, this phenomenon is referred to as:

There are several factors that are likely to lead to a hung jury. Which one of the following aspects is NOT among them?

Should judges or juries decide the verdicts and sentencing? There is plenty of important information from studies comparing the decisions of judges and juries. Based on the findings of these studies, all of the following statements are correct, EXCEPT:

According to extensive research, the best predictor of what the verdict will be is the _____ of relevant evidence.

Information that might be deemed prejudicial is likely to be considered as:

Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Presents Several Potential Solutions to the Problem of False Confessions Which of the Following Is Not One of These Solutions

Lie Detection

The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Competency to Stand Trial

Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

The Insanity Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Child Custody Disputes

Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

The Death Penalty

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According to the text, in civil trials, corporations are held to a different standard than individuals. This difference may be a result of the notion that corporations _, whereas individuals _.

According to the text, there are two models that describe the decision-making process of jury members. These two models are known as a _ model and a _ model.

As noted in the text, almost three quarters of the jury deliberation time is devoted to the _, and about 20% of the time is dedicated to discussing the _.

It is _ that jurors would be able to ignore past convictions if instructed to do so, especially if these convictions were for _.

In the case of a split jury, where about half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _. This tendency is also referred to as the _ bias.

The foreperson of a jury is regarded as its leader. However, a foreperson may or may not exert disproportionate influence on a verdict. In fact, he or she may become more focused on the _ and on acting as a(n)_.