You Are on a Jury

question 104

Multiple Choice

You are on a jury. The defendant is a well-dressed middle-aged father. He just does not fit your idea of a murderer. It will be important for you to listen to the evidence presented rather than succumb to

• A)the framing effect.
• B)the underlying base rate.
• C)the representativeness heuristic.
• D)divergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behaviour

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Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.