The Attorneys Were Engaged in a Very Difficult Struggle to Convince

question 29

Multiple Choice

The attorneys were engaged in a very difficult struggle to convince the jury that their respective client deserved to win the case.One attorney went too far,and the judge stated,"The members of the jury will disregard the statement that was just made by plaintiff's attorney." The judge is attempting to use the process of __________ to eliminate the inappropriate information from the jury's eventual deliberations.

• A) pseudoforgetting
• B) cued forgetting
• C) the serial position effect
• D) the recency effect

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Definitions:

Carol Dweck

A psychologist known for her work on the mindset psychological trait, particularly the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets.

Learn

The process of acquiring knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences, potentially leading to a permanent change in behavior or understanding.

Fail

To not succeed in achieving a desired outcome or reaching a specific standard.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the body's normal biological functions, which can be due to various factors, including stress, illness, or environmental conditions.