Attorney Kevin Will Be Defending Mark, Who Is Accused of Raping

question 39

Multiple Choice

Attorney Kevin will be defending Mark, who is accused of raping a 20-year-old female. Who of the following jurors is probably the least sympathetic to his or her client's case?

• A) Marry, a 38-year-old mother of two who tends to be disciplinarian
• B) Keith, a 41-year-old plumber who once served a sentence for kidnapping
• C) Ash, a 22-year-old university scholar who is a liberal
• D) Shelly, a 34-year-old newspaper reporter who opposes the death penalty

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Definitions:

Internal Explanations

Attributions that relate the causes of behavior to personal aspects such as traits, mood, abilities, or feelings.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, reason, or direct experience.

Attitude

A psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.