The "Leniency Bias" Refers to the

question 40

Multiple Choice

The "leniency bias" refers to the

• A)tendency of jurors to go easier on ingroup defendants.
• B)impact of judicial instructions on jurors.
• C)the tendency for jury deliberation to tilt toward acquittal.
• D)the finding that judges are harsher on defendants than are juries.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.

Normal Diet

A balanced intake of food considered typical or standard for maintaining health, without specific dietary restrictions.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that indicate the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between people whether personal, social, or professional.