Kalven and Zeisel (1966)reviewed the Decisions of More Than 200

question 8

Multiple Choice

Kalven and Zeisel (1966) reviewed the decisions of more than 200 juries in actual criminal trials and discovered that

• A) the jury members often change their minds several times during deliberation.
• B) the jury tends to deadlock when there are dissenting jurors.
• C) the final decision is almost always the same as the one favoured by the majority on the initial vote.
• D) the final decision is rarely ever the same as the one favoured by the majority on the initial vote.
• E) jury members rely solely on the factual evidence in their decision making process.

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Definitions:

Negotiator

A negotiator is someone who is involved in discussions aimed at reaching an agreement or resolving a dispute, possessing skills in communication, persuasion, and strategy.

Trust

A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Enlightened Self-Interest

A philosophy where individuals act in ways that benefit others because they understand that these actions are ultimately in their own best interest.

Block

To obstruct or prevent action or progress in a negotiation or any process.