Research on the Effects of Group Deliberation by a Jury

question 102

Multiple Choice

Research on the effects of group deliberation by a jury suggests all of the following EXCEPT that

• A) jurors exert normative pressure.
• B) jurors share information.
• C) deliberation does not cancel out certain biases.
• D) deliberation can draw attention away from jurors' previous prejudgments of the evidence.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Evaluation Apprehension

Anxiety or fear about being judged or assessed by others.

Self-Directed Work Teams

Groups of employees who are given the autonomy and responsibility to manage themselves and their work, including decision-making and problem-solving processes.

Supervisors

Individuals within an organization responsible for overseeing and guiding the performance of a group of employees, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.