Research Shows That Jurors Find Instructions Given to Them by the Courts

question 24

Multiple Choice

Research shows that jurors find instructions given to them by the courts in capital murder trials difficult to understand and often confusing. As a result, their decisions are often influenced by:

• A) what the judge wants to hear.
• B) prejudice and racial bias.
• C) the defense attorney's view.
• D) the climate in the courtroom.

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Definitions:

Voice Sounds

The auditory phenomena produced by the air passing through the vocal cords, used in clinical assessments to evaluate respiratory or vocal cord health.

Respiratory Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of the respiratory system, including observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, to identify any respiratory problems.

Inaudible

A sound that is impossible to hear by the human ear, either due to its low volume or because it is beyond the audible frequency range.

Menopause

The natural cessation of menstruation that typically occurs in women in their late 40s to early 50s, marking the end of fertility.