The Jury, as the Triers of Fact, Have Difficult Tasks

question 56

Multiple Choice

The jury, as the triers of fact, have difficult tasks, including:

• A) Deciding which of two conflicting stories to believe
• B) Avoiding being influenced by their own personal emotions or biases
• C) Making rulings on complex issues of law
• D) Both a and b

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Definitions:

Intense

A term describing a high degree of strength, concentration, or seriousness of something like emotions, situations, or activities.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Lethargic

Describes a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or lack of energy.

Negative Affect

A mood dimension that consists of emotions such as nervousness, stress, and anxiety at the high end and relaxation, tranquility, and poise at the low end.