During a Murder Trial, Two Expert Witnesses Testify as to the Accuracy

question 292

Multiple Choice

During a murder trial, two expert witnesses testify as to the accuracy of the DNA statistics. The two experts have conflicting opinions. James is a juror who finds the scientific evidence hard to understand, but he finds that he is more attracted to one of the experts for the defence because she is young and reminds him of his daughter. When James is persuaded by her testimony and discounts the testimony of the other expert, he is using

• A)the central route to persuasion
• B)the peripheral route to persuasion
• C)a self-fulfilling prophecy
• D)a self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Unrealistic Targets

Goals that are difficult or impossible to achieve due to their overly ambitious nature or the lack of practical consideration for actual circumstances.

Quality of Work

The degree to which a job, task, or project is completed with excellence, meeting or exceeding standards.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual's overall impression of a person, brand, or product influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Overall Impression

The cumulative perception or judgement formed about something or someone, based on various individual attributes, actions, or performances.