Research with Mock Jurors Suggests That Jurors Comprehend Judges' Conventional

question 57

Multiple Choice

Research with mock jurors suggests that jurors comprehend judges' conventional instructions relatively well when these instructions are

• A) accompanied by graphs.
• B) presented by the attorneys rather than by the judge.
• C) given first to the jury foreperson, who then passes them along to the rest of the jury.
• D) rewritten in plain language.

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Definitions:

Unintentional

Actions or behaviors that occur without deliberate planning or intent.

Sexual Assault

An act in which a person intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will.

Cultural Beliefs

Shared values, norms, and practices that are learned from society and guide behavior and perceptions.

Interpersonal Violence

Violence that occurs between individuals who know each other, such as partners, family members, friends, or colleagues.