Question 1

Women, the poor, and blacks are less likely than others to be represented on trials for capital cases. The main reason for this is because ____.

Accepted Answer

These groups are often more opposed to the death penalty, which can lead to their disqualification during the jury selection process, as jurors with strong biases against the death penalty may be excluded.

Question 2

The best way to eliminate biases in jury judgments resulting from pretrial publicity is by making use of ____.

Accepted Answer

A change of venue is the most effective way to eliminate biases from pretrial publicity, as it involves moving the trial to a different location where potential jurors are less likely to have been influenced by the publicity.

Question 3

Which of the following best summarizes current thinking on recovered memories?

Accepted Answer

Recovered memories are a complex and controversial topic within psychology. There is significant debate over their validity, with concerns about the reliability of memories that are "recovered" through certain therapeutic techniques. This complexity and the ongoing debates in the field make it difficult to arrive at clear, definitive answers about the nature and legitimacy of recovered memories.

Question 4

A request made by an attorney that a potential juror be removed from the jury panel because he or she is clearly biased and will be unable to hear the case fairly is called a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A challenge for cause is requested when an attorney believes a potential juror cannot be impartial due to bias or a conflict of interest.

Question 5

Of the following, which personality trait is most predictive of whether people are lenient or punitive in jury trial voting?

Accepted Answer

Authoritarianism is most predictive of whether people are lenient or punitive in jury trial voting because individuals with higher levels of authoritarianism tend to favor strict adherence to societal rules and are more likely to support punitive measures against those who violate these rules.

Question 6

Suppose that, during jury selection for a burglary trial, the lawyer for the prosecution determines that she does not want a potential juror named Ingrid Malone on the jury. Ingrid has stated that she has been in and out of mental institutions her whole life and that she sees nothing wrong with a little burglary now and then. Ingrid even offers up the idea that "all burglars should be free to burgle." The prosecution lawyer suggests to the judge that Ingrid is highly biased and should be removed from the jury panel. The judge agrees and has her quickly removed. This process is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

This process is known as a "challenge for cause," where a potential juror is removed due to a specific reason indicating they cannot be impartial, such as bias or preconceived notions about the case.

Question 7

When jurors have been exposed to negative pretrial publicity, they ____.

Accepted Answer

Jurors exposed to negative pretrial publicity are more likely to be biased against the defendant, often perceiving them as guilty due to the influence of the negative information they have encountered before the trial. This can affect their impartiality and decision-making during the trial.

Question 8

Moving a trial to a new location where there has been less pretrial publicity is called a change of ____.

Accepted Answer

A change of venue refers to moving a trial to a new location to ensure a fair trial, often due to excessive pretrial publicity in the original location.

Question 9

Juries for robbery trials, assault trials, and other trials all go through a process of voir dire; juries for capital cases also go through a screening called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Death qualification is a specific process used in capital cases to ensure that potential jurors can impartially judge the case, especially regarding the imposition of the death penalty.

Question 10

People with a(n)____ personality are more likely to hold conventional values, respect authority figures, and punish others who defy authority. ​

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian personalities are characterized by a strict adherence to conventional values, a high level of respect for authority, and a tendency to be punitive towards those who challenge authority figures.

Question 11

Delaying a trial is known as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A continuance in legal terms refers to the postponement or delay of a court proceeding or trial to a later date.

Question 12

During the jury selection process, attorneys often rely on ____ in an effort to figure out what demographic characteristics, personality traits, lifestyle characteristics, and behaviors correlate with jury opinions and jury verdicts.

Accepted Answer

Implicit personality theories are the assumptions and beliefs that people have about how certain traits and behaviors are linked together. During jury selection, attorneys use these theories to predict how potential jurors might think or behave based on their demographic and personal characteristics.

Question 13

Compared to other juries, juries that are "death qualified" tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

Death-qualified juries, which are juries where members have been screened for their willingness to impose capital punishment, tend to be more conviction-prone. This is because the process of death qualification often excludes those who are strongly opposed to the death penalty, who might also be more skeptical of authority or more cautious about convicting defendants.

Question 14

In terms of practical, real-world effects, ____.

Accepted Answer

The issue of recovered memories, including those that may be false or implanted, indeed reflects a core challenge in the justice system: balancing the need to convict guilty parties with the imperative to avoid convicting the innocent. This tension arises because false or recovered memories can influence the outcome of trials, affecting the evidence presented and how it is perceived by jurors.

Quiz 18: Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Women, the poor, and blacks are less likely than others to be represented on trials for capital cases. The main reason for this is because ____.

The best way to eliminate biases in jury judgments resulting from pretrial publicity is by making use of ____.

Which of the following best summarizes current thinking on recovered memories?

A request made by an attorney that a potential juror be removed from the jury panel because he or she is clearly biased and will be unable to hear the case fairly is called a(n) ____.

Of the following, which personality trait is most predictive of whether people are lenient or punitive in jury trial voting?

When jurors have been exposed to negative pretrial publicity, they ____.

Moving a trial to a new location where there has been less pretrial publicity is called a change of ____.

Juries for robbery trials, assault trials, and other trials all go through a process of voir dire; juries for capital cases also go through a screening called ____.

People with a(n) ____ personality are more likely to hold conventional values, respect authority figures, and punish others who defy authority.

Delaying a trial is known as a ____.

During the jury selection process, attorneys often rely on ____ in an effort to figure out what demographic characteristics, personality traits, lifestyle characteristics, and behaviors correlate with jury opinions and jury verdicts.

Compared to other juries, juries that are "death qualified" tend to ____.

In terms of practical, real-world effects, ____.

Quiz 18: Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Women, the poor, and blacks are less likely than others to be represented on trials for capital cases. The main reason for this is because ____.

The best way to eliminate biases in jury judgments resulting from pretrial publicity is by making use of ____.

Which of the following best summarizes current thinking on recovered memories?

A request made by an attorney that a potential juror be removed from the jury panel because he or she is clearly biased and will be unable to hear the case fairly is called a(n) ____. ​

Of the following, which personality trait is most predictive of whether people are lenient or punitive in jury trial voting?

When jurors have been exposed to negative pretrial publicity, they ____.

Moving a trial to a new location where there has been less pretrial publicity is called a change of ____.

Juries for robbery trials, assault trials, and other trials all go through a process of voir dire; juries for capital cases also go through a screening called ____. ​

People with a(n) ____ personality are more likely to hold conventional values, respect authority figures, and punish others who defy authority. ​

Delaying a trial is known as a ____.

During the jury selection process, attorneys often rely on ____ in an effort to figure out what demographic characteristics, personality traits, lifestyle characteristics, and behaviors correlate with jury opinions and jury verdicts.

Compared to other juries, juries that are "death qualified" tend to ____.

In terms of practical, real-world effects, ____.

A request made by an attorney that a potential juror be removed from the jury panel because he or she is clearly biased and will be unable to hear the case fairly is called a(n) ____.

Juries for robbery trials, assault trials, and other trials all go through a process of voir dire; juries for capital cases also go through a screening called ____.

People with a(n) ____ personality are more likely to hold conventional values, respect authority figures, and punish others who defy authority.