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:

Reflective Practice

A method used by counselors that emphasizes careful consideration of theoretical and empirical sources of knowledge, as well as one’s own beliefs and assumptions, as a precursor to practice.

Reflect

The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something, often leading to insights or reconsideration of attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs.

Theoretical Knowledge

Knowledge that is based on theories and principles, often contrasted with practical knowledge or experience.

Stage Theory

A psychological theory that proposes development occurs in distinct and successive stages, each with its own challenges and characteristics.