How Are Jurors' Decisions Generally Affected by Expert Testimony When

question 81

Multiple Choice

How are jurors' decisions generally affected by expert testimony when the testimony is not overly technical and fairly understood?

• A)Expert testimony exerts a small effect on jurors' decisions.
• B)Expert testimony exerts a moderate effect on jurors' decisions.
• C)Expert testimony exerts a large effect on jurors' decisions.
• D)None of these are correct.

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