Why Does Pretrial Publicity Tend to Produce a Bias Against

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why does pretrial publicity tend to produce a bias against defendants?

• A) because people assume that defendants are guilty until proven innocent
• B) because information in news reports usually comes from police or the Crown prosecutor's office
• C) because most people charged with crimes really are guilty
• D) because the publicity makes the defendant seem more familiar,thus resulting in a familiarity induced bias

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Low Productivity

Reduced effectiveness in producing goods or services, often measured by output per labor hour.

Laziness

A lack of willingness or motivation to work or exert effort; often perceived as a negative trait resulting in reduced productivity.

Internal Causes

Factors within a person or organization that influence outcomes, such as attitudes, motivations, or knowledge.