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Certain Characteristics of the Defendant Are Often Considered by Jurors

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Certain characteristics of the defendant are often considered by jurors. For example, Phillip is a known thug and gang member. He was on trial for the death of a priest that he ran over while evading police. In this case, it is likely that Phillip will receive a verdict that would be _____ if he had killed a fellow gang member.


Definitions:

Self-control

The capability to govern one's emotional states, thought patterns, and behaviors when facing allurements and instinctive reactions.

Online Dating

The practice of using websites or applications to find romantic partners over the internet.

Personality Matching

The process or practice of aligning individuals based on the compatibility of their personality traits for various purposes, such as relationships or job placements.

Self-enhancement Tendencies

The psychological inclination to view oneself more positively than may be objectively warranted.

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