Juries Are More Likely to Be Inappropriately Influenced by Information

question 60

Multiple Choice

Juries are more likely to be inappropriately influenced by information if __________.

• A) they are told to forget it because the judge said so
• B) they are told to forget it because it was inappropriately revealed
• C) they are told to forget it because it refers to a different person
• D) they are told to remember it even if it is a trivial detail

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Definitions:

Role Conflict

Occurs when someone is unable to respond to role expectations that conflict with one another.

Expectations

The beliefs or predictions individuals have regarding future events or outcomes, influencing their attitudes and behaviors.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group, which affects the group's performance.

Performance Success

The degree to which an individual or organization achieves its objectives and meets expected standards of excellence.