Leippe Et Al

question 19

Multiple Choice

Leippe et al. (2004) presented evidence that exposing mock jurors to which of the following reduced guilty verdicts from 74% to 59%, independent of the strength of the case against the defendant?

• A)Fingerprint evidence
• B)DNA evidence
• C)Expert testimony
• D)Video recordings
• E)Written confessions

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