The Authors Assert That Much of What Happens in the Legal

question 42

Multiple Choice

The authors assert that much of what happens in the legal system is decidedly social psychological in nature.Which of the following situations BEST supports this assertion?

• A)Jurors' first impressions and attributions about the defendant can influence verdicts.
• B)Six-person juries are more likely to convict defendants than twelve-person juries.
• C)White-collar crime costs citizens more than violent crime.
• D)White-collar crime is of more concern to citizens than violent crime.
• E)Twelve-person juries are more likely to convict defendants than six-person juries.

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