The Image of a Trial as a Test of Credibility

question 8

Multiple Choice

The image of a trial as a test of credibility is drawn into question when judges and jurors render judgments based on _________________ as opposed to the presented evidence.

• A)witness characteristics
• B)stereotypes
• C)commonsense intuition
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

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