If the Defense Believes That Local News Coverage of the Case

question 83

Short Answer

If the defense believes that local news coverage of the case has created a biased jury pool, the defense attorney may file a motion seeking a(n)____________________.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives, including fear, pleasure, and anger.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that prepare the body to act in a fight-or-flight scenario.

Vulnerable

The state of being susceptible to physical or emotional harm or injury.

Learning Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior, suggesting that behaviors are learned rather than innate.