Sommers and Ellsworth (2001) Found That When a Crime Involves

question 74

Multiple Choice

Sommers and Ellsworth (2001) found that when a crime involves race, White jurors

• A) discriminated against a Black defendant.
• B) avoided discrimination against a Black defendant.
• C) were particularly motivated to be elected foreperson of the jury.
• D) processed trial evidence less carefully than when the crime was race-neutral.

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Definitions:

Normative Decision Model

A framework that suggests leaders determine the best course of action based on normative rules and the involvement of team members.

Group Support

The assistance, encouragement, and resources provided by a collective to its members to achieve common goals or address individual needs.

Company-Wide Decision

A decision made that affects every individual and department within an organization.

Contingency Theory

A theoretical framework suggesting that the effectiveness of a leadership style is contingent on the situation or context.