One Reason Why the Legal Process Is an Important Application

question 48

Multiple Choice

One reason why the legal process is an important application of social psychology is because

• A) many social psychologists are legal consultants.
• B) police officers are trained to avoid the fundamental attribution error.
• C) processes like prejudice and first impressions influence jury decisions.
• D) suspects can use social psychology to their advantage and be found "not guilty."

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Definitions:

Sexual Orientation

A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of a specific gender, or genders.

Sexual Partners

Individuals with whom someone engages in sexual activity, which can vary in number and nature depending on personal and cultural contexts.

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Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Sexual Stimulation

The arousal of sexual desire or excitement, often through physical or psychological stimuli.