A Juror with Authoritarian Personality Traits Would Probably Be

question 249

Multiple Choice

A juror with authoritarian personality traits would probably be

• A)more likely to vote for conviction.
• B)more likely to vote for acquittal.
• C)less likely to be influenced by what they believe the judge wants.
• D)generally more attentive to the court proceedings.

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Definitions:

Affirming The Consequent

An invalid mixed hypothetical syllogism in which the categorical premise affirms the consequent of the hypothetical premise and the conclusion affirms the antecedent.

Explanandum

The phenomenon or event that is to be explained in a scientific or philosophical inquiry.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation, testing, or experimentation.

Plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable; believable or credible.