If Jurors Do Not Understand a Judge's Instructions About Mitigation

question 37

True/False

If jurors do not understand a judge's instructions about mitigation, they are more likely to rely on factors like racial stereotypes to guide their verdicts.

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Definitions:

Hair Follicle

The skin organ that produces hair, consisting of a shaft, root, and bulb, and is connected to sebaceous glands.

Sebaceous Gland

Gland of the skin, usually associated with a hair follicle, that produces sebum.

Eccrine Sweat Gland

A type of sweat gland that is found all over the body, particularly on the palms, soles, and forehead, and is primarily involved in temperature regulation.

Sebaceous Gland

A type of gland in the skin that secretes an oily substance called sebum, which lubricates hair and skin.