When Jurors Set Aside Any Preconceptions About the Guilt of a Criminal

question 26

Multiple Choice

When jurors set aside any preconceptions about the guilt of a criminal defendant or the merits of a civil plaintiff while forming their judgments, it is referred to as _____.

• A)jurors' use of bias in their decisions
• B)jurors entering trial as blank slates
• C)introducing new biases to jurors' decision-making
• D)None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Goiter

An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can lead to a noticeable bulge in the neck, often caused by iodine deficiency.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and metabolism.

Abnormal Enlarged

An atypical condition characterized by the increase in size of an organ, tissue, or other body part beyond the normal range.

Posterior Pituitary

The back part of the pituitary gland that releases hormones, such as antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin, which are produced in the hypothalamus.