The Best Way to Eliminate Biases in Jury Judgments Resulting

question 17

Multiple Choice

The best way to eliminate biases in jury judgments resulting from pretrial publicity is by making use of ____.

• A)continuance
• B)an extended voir dire
• C)a change of venue
• D)an extended venire

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Definitions:

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by boldness or assertiveness, with a tendency to confront or attack.

Operant Conditioning

A method in which learning occurs by altering the level of a behavior through the application of reinforcers or punishments.

Immediate Reinforcement

The instant reward or punishment following a behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities that include thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.