Crystal doesn't consider herself to be blased by a person's superficial characteristics, but she does tend to assume that people from
lower socioeconomic classes are predisposed to criminal activity. It's likely that she isn't even aware of this, but it does affect her
behavior. She is currently serving on a jury in a case involving a homeless man who assaulted a stockbroker at a subway stop.
Based on what researchers have found in studies on the behavior of jurors, what is the most likely outcome?
O Crystal will recognize her bias and overcompensate by holding the prosecution to a higher standard.
O Crystal will think that the prosecution's evidence is more credible than the defense's.
O Crystal will give equal weight to considering both types of evidence.
Some psychologists work as jury consultants and are hired by attorneys to conduct scientific jury selection. Some critics have claimed that jury
consultants are unethical because they're trying to manipulate the legal system. Which of the following arguments provides the strongest counter to
this accusation?
O The process of jury selection doesn't ensure a particular outcome; it simply makes such an outcome more likely.
O The process of jury selection can actually increase the fairness of a trial by eliminating biased jurors.
O The process of jury selection is legal and doesn't involve any direct contact with potential jurors.