Question 1

An option to reject biased jurors is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) change of venue 
B) adjournment 
C) challenge for cause 
D) nullification 
E) deliberation 
A) change of venue 
B) adjournment 
C) challenge for cause 
D) nullification 
E) deliberation

Question 2

Meissner,Brigham,and Pfeifer (2003)reached what overall conclusion regarding nullification instructions?

Accepted Answer

A) Nullification instructions produce socially favourably and socially unfavourably verdicts. 
B) Nullification instructions only produce socially favourably verdicts. 
C) Nullification instructions only produce socially unfavourably verdicts. 
D) Nullification instructions do not influence verdicts. 
E) The effect of nullification instructions cannot be predicted. 
A) Nullification instructions produce socially favourably and socially unfavourably verdicts. 
B) Nullification instructions only produce socially favourably verdicts. 
C) Nullification instructions only produce socially unfavourably verdicts. 
D) Nullification instructions do not influence verdicts. 
E) The effect of nullification instructions cannot be predicted.

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the functions of a jury?

Accepted Answer

A) to use the wisdom of 12 to reach a verdict 
B) to promote democracy 
C) to protect against outdated laws 
D) to increase knowledge about the justice system 
E) to act as the conscience of the community 
A) to use the wisdom of 12 to reach a verdict 
B) to promote democracy 
C) to protect against outdated laws 
D) to increase knowledge about the justice system 
E) to act as the conscience of the community

Question 4

According to a review of research examining juror note taking,Penrod and Heuer (1997)concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A) note takers distract jurors who do not take notes 
B) note takers cannot keep up with the evidence being presented 
C) jurors overemphasize the evidence that they have noted,at the expense of evidence they have not recorded 
D) juror note taking favours the Crown/prosecution 
E) notes are an accurate record of the trial 
A) note takers distract jurors who do not take notes 
B) note takers cannot keep up with the evidence being presented 
C) jurors overemphasize the evidence that they have noted,at the expense of evidence they have not recorded 
D) juror note taking favours the Crown/prosecution 
E) notes are an accurate record of the trial

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an explanation model of jury decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) math model 
B) story model 
C) new-age model 
D) structure model 
E) hybrid model 
A) math model 
B) story model 
C) new-age model 
D) structure model 
E) hybrid model

Question 6

In Canada,jury verdicts do not have to be unanimous in what type of trial?

Accepted Answer

A) Less serious indic offences 
B) Highly serious indic offences 
C) Summary conviction offences 
D) Hybrid offences 
E) Civil trials 
A) Less serious indic offences 
B) Highly serious indic offences 
C) Summary conviction offences 
D) Hybrid offences 
E) Civil trials

Question 7

The 1975 change to Quebec law whereby a jury verdict could no longer be overturned on appeal is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Morgentaler Amendment 
B) Deadlock Amendment 
C) Latimer Amendment 
D) Authoritarian Amendment 
E) none of the above 
A) Morgentaler Amendment 
B) Deadlock Amendment 
C) Latimer Amendment 
D) Authoritarian Amendment 
E) none of the above

Question 8

How can the CSI effect be described?

Accepted Answer

A) the education of jurors whereby they are more likely to convict if techniques seen on television are used 
B) watching over 20 hours of crime shows a week 
C) the fatigue associated with watching "CSI" type shows 
D) a new mental health syndrome 
E) a term used to distinguish it from the Law and Order effect 
A) the education of jurors whereby they are more likely to convict if techniques seen on television are used 
B) watching over 20 hours of crime shows a week 
C) the fatigue associated with watching "CSI" type shows 
D) a new mental health syndrome 
E) a term used to distinguish it from the Law and Order effect

Question 9

Freda is serving as a jury member in a murder trial.She strongly feels that the defendant is guilty when she hears evidence presented that is similar to what she has seen on her favourite crime drama Law and Order.Freda's judgment is likely influenced by what psychological phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A) The story model 
B) Jury nullification 
C) The CSI effect 
D) Leniency bias 
E) Polarization 
A) The story model 
B) Jury nullification 
C) The CSI effect 
D) Leniency bias 
E) Polarization

Question 10

The case of R.v.Brown (2005)was used in your text as an example of what jury-related concept?

Accepted Answer

A) Jury representativeness 
B) Jury nullification 
C) Jury impartiality 
D) Peremptory challenge 
E) Challenge for cause 
A) Jury representativeness 
B) Jury nullification 
C) Jury impartiality 
D) Peremptory challenge 
E) Challenge for cause

Question 11

Which research method is able to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) archives 
B) simulation studies 
C) post-trial interviews 
D) field studies 
E) all of the above 
A) archives 
B) simulation studies 
C) post-trial interviews 
D) field studies 
E) all of the above

Question 12

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)___________ offence and his trial would likely be heard by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) summary offence/judge only 
B) summary offence/judge and jury 
C) indic offence/judge only 
D) indic offence/judge and jury 
E) hybrid offence/judge only 
A) summary offence/judge only 
B) summary offence/judge and jury 
C) indic offence/judge only 
D) indic offence/judge and jury 
E) hybrid offence/judge only

Question 13

What is a key characteristic of jury simulation studies?

Accepted Answer

A) Archival material is used. 
B) Variables of interest are manipulated. 
C) Individuals who have served on juries in the past typically participate. 
D) Mock trials are usually longer than real trials. 
E) There is high external validity. 
A) Archival material is used. 
B) Variables of interest are manipulated. 
C) Individuals who have served on juries in the past typically participate. 
D) Mock trials are usually longer than real trials. 
E) There is high external validity.

Question 14

In most Canadian trials,the defence and Crown are each allowed ___ peremptory challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 16 
E) 20 
A) 6 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 16 
E) 20

Question 15

In Canada,juries in criminal trials must reach a ___________ verdict.

Accepted Answer

A) majority 
B) unanimous 
C) 51% majority 
D) hung 
E) 75% majority 
A) majority 
B) unanimous 
C) 51% majority 
D) hung 
E) 75% majority

Question 16

Which one of the following jurors would likely be most persuasive based on their characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) Tara,a short,highly agreeable,and extroverted female. 
B) Marcus,a tall,extroverted male with high levels of moral reasoning 
C) Todd,an introverted male who is very conscientious and shows high moral reasoning. 
D) Felicity,an extroverted female who scores high on openness to experience. 
E) Josh,an agreeable,conscientious,extrovert. 
A) Tara,a short,highly agreeable,and extroverted female. 
B) Marcus,a tall,extroverted male with high levels of moral reasoning 
C) Todd,an introverted male who is very conscientious and shows high moral reasoning. 
D) Felicity,an extroverted female who scores high on openness to experience. 
E) Josh,an agreeable,conscientious,extrovert.

Exam 7: A: Juries: Fact Finders

An option to reject biased jurors is known as a:

Meissner,Brigham,and Pfeifer (2003)reached what overall conclusion regarding nullification instructions?

Which of the following is not one of the functions of a jury?

According to a review of research examining juror note taking,Penrod and Heuer (1997)concluded that:

Which of the following is an example of an explanation model of jury decision making?

In Canada,jury verdicts do not have to be unanimous in what type of trial?

The 1975 change to Quebec law whereby a jury verdict could no longer be overturned on appeal is known as the:

How can the CSI effect be described?

Freda is serving as a jury member in a murder trial.She strongly feels that the defendant is guilty when she hears evidence presented that is similar to what she has seen on her favourite crime drama Law and Order.Freda's judgment is likely influenced by what psychological phenomenon?

The case of R.v.Brown (2005)was used in your text as an example of what jury-related concept?

Which research method is able to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)___________ offence and his trial would likely be heard by __________.

What is a key characteristic of jury simulation studies?

In most Canadian trials,the defence and Crown are each allowed ___ peremptory challenges.

In Canada,juries in criminal trials must reach a ___________ verdict.

Which one of the following jurors would likely be most persuasive based on their characteristics?

A: An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

B: An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

A: Police Psychology

B: Police Psychology

A: The Psychology of Police Investigations

B: The Psychology of Police Investigations

A: Deception

B: Deception

A: Eyewitness Testimony

B: Eyewitness Testimony

A: Child Victims and Witnesses

B: Child Victims and Witnesses

B: Juries: Fact Finders

A: The Role of Mental Illness in Court

B: The Role of Mental Illness in Court

A: Sentencing and Parole in Canada

B: Sentencing and Parole in Canada

A: Risk Assessment

B: Risk Assessment

A: Psychopaths

B: Psychopaths

A: Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

B: Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

A: Intimate Partner Violence

B: Intimate Partner Violence

A: Sexual Offenders

B: Sexual Offenders

A: Homicidal Offenders

B: Homicidal Offenders

Filters

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)_ offence and his trial would likely be heard by .