Studies That Analyzed Verdicts Reached in Cases of Battered Women

question 20

Multiple Choice

Studies that analyzed verdicts reached in cases of battered women who killed their husbands or partners, found that _____ of the women were convicted, and expert testimony on BWS _____.

• A) very few; made a substantial impact on jurors
• B) the vast majority; did not have much influence
• C) about half; was crucial
• D) none; made all the difference

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Definitions:

Catalysts

Substances that increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Enzymes

Biomolecules that substantially increase the pace of nearly all chemical processes happening within cellular structures.

Concentration

is the measure of the amount of a subcomponent (especially solute) in a solution.

Cyanide Compounds

Toxic chemicals that can inhibit cellular respiration by preventing cells from using oxygen, potentially leading to death.