It Would Appear as Though There Are Certain Personality Traits

question 51

Multiple Choice

It would appear as though there are certain personality traits or tendencies that have some bearing on jury verdicts. However, these traits only play a role in the jury decision if the:

• A) majority of jurors on the panel possess such characteristics.
• B) jury consultants prepare the jurors for the trial correctly.
• C) evidence presented by the prosecution is weak or ambiguous.
• D) trial lasts longer than a few days.

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Definitions:

Medicine Background

refers to the knowledge, experience, or education one has in the field of medicine or healthcare.

Emotionally Needy

Describes individuals who require constant emotional support or attention from others.

Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a psychological disorder wherein a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in another person under their care, often to gain attention or sympathy.

Factitious Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person deliberately produces or exaggerates symptoms of illness for attention or other gains.