Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Literature

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the literature discussed in the text on social psychology and the courtroom?

• A) how the defendant's characteristics can influence jurors' judgments
• B) how the jurors' own characteristics can influence their judgments
• C) how the initial juror opinions influence their judgments
• D) how the judge's instructions influence jurors' judgments

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Definitions:

Noisy Environment

A setting or situation characterized by high levels of background sound that can interfere with communication or concentration.

Personality Trait

A characteristic, stable in an individual's personality that dictates how they consistently behave, perceive, and emotionally respond.

Non-Common Effects

Effects of behaviour that are relatively exclusive to that behaviour rather than other behaviours.

Outcome Bias

Belief that the outcomes of a behaviour were intended by the person who chose the behaviour.