Regarding Scientific Jury Selection, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 500

Multiple Choice

Regarding scientific jury selection, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A psychologist may interview relatives, acquaintances, neighbors, and coworkers of potential jurors.
• B)Psychologists watch for authoritarian personality traits in potential jurors, since authoritarian personalities do not believe that punishment is effective and often vote for acquittal.
• C)A psychologist typically observes a potential juror's nonverbal behavior to learn from body language which side the person favors.
• D)In the United States, murder trials require a special jury, one made up of people who are not opposed to the death penalty.

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Definitions:

Positive Mood

A state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, happiness, or optimism, influencing one’s perception and interaction with the world.

Negative Mood

Negative Mood refers to a temporary emotional state characterized by feelings such as sadness, anxiety, or irritability.

Neutral Mood

A state of emotional neutrality where an individual feels neither positive nor negative emotions dominantly.

Presenteeism

The practice of coming to work despite illness, injury, or other distress, often resulting in decreased productivity.