One Way in Which Expert Testimony May Increase the Competence

question 103

Multiple Choice

One way in which expert testimony may increase the competence of jurors is by

• A)facilitating judges' use of scientific jury selection.
• B)leading jurors to be more critical of eyewitness testimony.
• C)eliciting sentencing disparity.
• D)modeling confidence,thus providing the jurors with a standard against which they can assess the confidence of non-expert witnesses.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Activities

are processes through which individuals interpret and make sense of their sensory input from the environment.

Person's Actions

The deeds or acts carried out by an individual, which may reflect their intentions, decisions, or reaction to outside forces.

Social Perception

The process of interpreting and understanding the behavior and characteristics of others in the social environment.

Social Identity

An individual’s sense of who they are based on their group memberships, such as national, social, or ethnic groups.