Which of the Following Statements Is True of Group Influences

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of group influences affecting jurors?

• A)When evidence is not highly incriminating,deliberating jurors become more lenient.
• B)A minority that favors a guilty verdict stands a better chance of prevailing than one that favors acquittal.
• C)Due to the nature of jury deliberation,group polarization is highly unlikely.
• D)Individuals tend to recall trial information better than the overall jury does.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside the cell that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Amino Sugars

A type of sugar molecule that contains an amino group in place of a hydroxyl group, found in many biopolymers and glycoproteins.

Fibronectin

A high-molecular weight glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix that binds to membrane-spanning receptor proteins called integrins, as well as to components such as collagen and fibrin.

Peripheral Proteins

These refer to proteins that are located on the surface of the plasma membrane, either on the exterior or interior side; they are not embedded in the lipid bilayer.