Keith Is a Member of a Jury Trying to Decide

question 81

Multiple Choice

Keith is a member of a jury trying to decide whether the accused is guilty of the terrible murder for which she has been charged.All of the members of the jury wish to convict except Keith,who believes she is innocent.Under which of the following circumstances will Keith have the best chance at having the others seriously consider his position?

• A) if he appears confident in his view that she is innocent
• B) if he only considers the evidence supporting his point of view
• C) if he stands up while presenting his view to the group
• D) if he presents his view after all the other members have stated their views

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Definitions:

Avoidance Response

A behavior aimed at preventing an unpleasant or harmful event before it occurs.

Imitate

To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of another person or thing, often to learn or practice a specific behavior or skill.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be a response to a perceived threat or a means to assert dominance.

Passive Avoidance

A learning process in which an individual learns to refrain from certain behaviors to avoid a negative outcome.