Cutler, Penrod, and Dexter (1990) Conducted Several Experiments Exposing Mock

question 9

Multiple Choice

Cutler, Penrod, and Dexter (1990) conducted several experiments exposing mock jurors to expert testimony about the accuracy of eyewitnesses. The authors of this study found that participants who were NOT exposed to the expert testimony:

• A) underestimated the accuracy of eyewitnesses.
• B) tended to side with the prosecution.
• C) overestimated the accuracy of eyewitnesses.
• D) tended to side with the defense.

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Definitions:

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of receptor protein that allows ions to pass through a channel in the cell membrane when the receptor is activated.

Signal Transduction

A series of molecular events and chemical reactions that convey a signal from a cell's exterior to its interior, resulting in a cellular response.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

cAMP

Cyclic adenosine monophosphate, a second messenger important in many biological processes that transmits cellular signals by activating protein kinases.