A Person's Expectations Make Them More Sensitive to Incoming Information

question 11

True/False

A person's expectations make them more sensitive to incoming information, but also less sensitive to unexpected information.

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Definitions:

Defendant

The party in a legal proceeding accused of committing a crime or facing a civil lawsuit.

Attorney

A professional authorized to practice law, conduct lawsuits, and give legal advice.

Sixth Amendment

A provision of the U.S. Constitution that guarantees individuals the rights to a speedy trial, an impartial jury, to be informed of the charges against them, to confront witnesses, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses, and to have the assistance of counsel for their defense.

Speedy and Public Trial

A constitutional right guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment ensuring criminal defendants are tried without undue delay and in a public setting.