When Jurors or Some Judges Hearing a Case Are of Like-Minded

question 57

Multiple Choice

When jurors or some judges hearing a case are of like-minded people,they tend to go to extremes when making a decision as a group.This is an example of:

• A)group polarization.
• B)group shift.
• C)outgroup bias.
• D)groupthink effect.

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Definitions:

Fair Representation

The principle that every member of a group has the right to equal and impartial representation, often applied in legal contexts and union operations.

Near-Privity Rule

A legal doctrine allowing a non-contractual party who is closely related to a contractual agreement to assert rights or claims under that contract.

Audit

A systematic examination of books, accounts, documents, and vouchers of an organization to ascertain how far the financial statements present a true and fair view of the concern.

Negligence

The failure to use that amount of care that a reasonably prudent person would have used under the same circumstances and conditions.