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According to Kassin and Wrightsman (1983),in What Type of Crime

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According to Kassin and Wrightsman (1983) ,in what type of crime are jurors predisposed to favouring the defence as likely to vote "guilty" as jurors predisposed toward the prosecution?


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Western Cultures

Refers to societies typically found in Western Europe and North America, characterized by certain norms, values, and traditions.

Situational Attribution

The act of ascribing an individual's actions to outside or situational causes.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or inherent traits rather than to situational factors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or values, often leading to a change in belief or behavior to reduce discomfort.

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