Question 1

Since only a limited number of potential jurors can be excused,many attorneys ask psychologists to use social science principles to identify people who will favor or harm their efforts in court.This is known as

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This is known as scientific jury selection, where psychologists use social science principles to identify potential jurors who will favor or harm the attorney's efforts in court. This helps in creating a favorable jury for the attorney's case.

Question 2

Scientific jury selection is best defined as

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Scientific jury selection involves the application of social science principles, such as understanding attitudes and biases, to the process of selecting jurors. It is a method used by trial lawyers to improve their chances of success in court.

Question 3

Demographic information,community attitude surveys,personality types,and nonverbal behaviors are all sources of information used to

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Question 4

A juror with authoritarian personality traits would probably be

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Authoritarian personalities value obedience to authority and may prioritize the interests of the state over the rights of the individual. Thus, they may be more likely to favor the prosecution's case and vote for conviction.

Question 5

Regarding the behavior of jurors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Question 6

Lamar is the type of juror who will be more likely to vote for conviction because he believes that punishment is effective.Lamar most likely has which type of personality traits?

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Lamar's belief in the effectiveness of punishment suggests an authoritarian personality type, which values control and order over individual freedoms and tends to support harsh penalties for those who break the law.

Question 7

Regarding the behavior of jurors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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This statement is false because studies have shown that jurors often overvalue expert witness testimony and may disregard their lack of expertise or qualifications.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of jury behavior?

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Attractive defendants are generally thought to receive more favorable treatment from juries, not more likely to be convicted. This phenomenon is part of the attractiveness halo effect, where more attractive individuals are often judged more favorably across various dimensions.

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of jury behavior?

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Question 10

Which of the following sources of information is NOT used in scientific jury selection?

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Question 11

If both the prosecution and defense use scientific jury selection,

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Both sides using scientific jury selection would likely result in a more balanced jury, as they would be able to remove extreme biases on both sides. This would result in a jury that is more representative of the community and less likely to be swayed by extreme biases.

Question 12

Demographic information includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Demographic information includes personal characteristics such as age, occupation, and education level, as well as background information that may influence a juror's perceptions of the case. However, interviews with a pool of potential jurors selected for a particular trial are not considered demographic information but rather part of the jury selection process. Similarly, a juror's religion, political affiliation, and socioeconomic level may be relevant for jury selection but are not part of demographic information.

Question 13

According to jury research,juries are more likely to

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Question 14

Community surveys are used

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Question 15

During the early stages of both of his trials,a majority of African Americans thought O.J.Simpson was innocent of the brutal murders of his wife and her friend,while a majority of European Americans thought he was guilty.Emerging evidence and arguments during the year-long trial had little effect on what people believed at the end of the trial with Simpson being acquitted in the criminal trial and found guilty in the civil trial.These two cases illustrate that

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The fact that African Americans and European Americans had different beliefs about Simpson's guilt or innocence based on their race shows that jury selection and its make-up can sometimes decide the outcome of a trial.

Question 16

Techniques used to conduct scientific jury selection involve

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Scientific jury selection involves collecting demographic information on each juror, such as age, education, occupation, and race. It also involves conducting community surveys to form an opinion of each juror's attitude. In addition, scientific jury selection takes into account the juror's personality traits, such as their level of openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness. Therefore, option D, all of these, is the correct answer.

Question 17

According to studies,juries usually

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Studies have shown that juries may be influenced by what they think the judge wants, as they may try to please the judge or conform to their expectations. This is known as the "judge expectation effect."

Question 18

Regarding jury selection,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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This statement is false. The composition of a jury can have a significant effect on the verdict of a trial, as different jurors may have different biases, experiences, and perspectives that can influence their decision-making.

Question 19

Ethical problems can occur regarding scientific jury selection

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Wealthy defendants may have the means to hire psychologists and experts to help them select jurors who may be more sympathetic to their case. Poorer defendants or those who cannot afford such services may not have the same advantage, leading to an unfair trial. This can raise ethical concerns regarding equal access to justice.

Question 20

A juror with which type of personality is more likely to vote for conviction because they believe that punishment is effective?

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Authoritarian personalities are characterized by a strict adherence to rules and authority figures. They may believe that punishment is necessary and effective in maintaining social order and reducing crime, making them more likely to vote for conviction. Borderline and sociopathic personalities may have different motivations for their decisions, while legalistic personalities may base their decisions on strict interpretations of the law rather than the effectiveness of punishment.

Quiz 77: Applied Psychology: the Psychology of Education, Law, and Sports

Since only a limited number of potential jurors can be excused,many attorneys ask psychologists to use social science principles to identify people who will favor or harm their efforts in court.This is known as

Scientific jury selection is best defined as

Demographic information,community attitude surveys,personality types,and nonverbal behaviors are all sources of information used to

A juror with authoritarian personality traits would probably be

Regarding the behavior of jurors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Lamar is the type of juror who will be more likely to vote for conviction because he believes that punishment is effective.Lamar most likely has which type of personality traits?

Regarding the behavior of jurors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of jury behavior?

Which of the following is a characteristic of jury behavior?

Which of the following sources of information is NOT used in scientific jury selection?

If both the prosecution and defense use scientific jury selection,

Demographic information includes all of the following EXCEPT

According to jury research,juries are more likely to

Community surveys are used

Techniques used to conduct scientific jury selection involve

According to studies,juries usually

Regarding jury selection,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Ethical problems can occur regarding scientific jury selection

A juror with which type of personality is more likely to vote for conviction because they believe that punishment is effective?