During the Preliminary Hearing

question 13

Multiple Choice

During the preliminary hearing

• A)the defendant is required by law to testify.
• B)the defense attorney is required to present his or her case to the judge.
• C)the jury is selected.
• D)the prosecuting attorney presents evidence against the defendant.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Bias

is the tendency to perceive information based on one's own beliefs, expectations, and experiences, often leading to distorted interpretations.

The Halo Effect

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

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group's prevailing attitudes or beliefs to become more extreme following discussion among group members.

Risky Shift

Is the phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions together than individuals would on their own, often attributed to the diffusion of responsibility.