Researchers Investigating the Effects of Expert Testimony on Jurors' Decisions

question 83

Multiple Choice

Researchers investigating the effects of expert testimony on jurors' decisions have generally found that _________.

• A)jurors evaluated the testimony of the experts based on the expert's qualifications, the quality of the expert's reasoning, and the expert's impartiality
• B)an expert's personality significantly affects decisions
• C)an expert's appearance significantly affects decisions
• D)the most important part of the expert's presentation is information regarding the expert's qualifications

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A stage in Erik Erickson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers learn to exercise will and do things for themselves or they doubt their abilities.

Industry Versus Inferiority

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children develop a sense of competence and ability when they successfully manage new skills and tasks.

Initiative Versus Guilt

This developmental stage, characterized by Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, involves young children starting to assert control and power over their environment, leading to a sense of purpose or feelings of guilt over their actions.