Question 1

Which of the following is not true regarding indictable offences in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The accused can choose whether the trial proceeds by judge alone or judge and jury in some indictable offences. 
B)  Less serious indictable offences are heard by a judge sitting alone. 
C)  Highly serious indictable offences are tried by judge and jury. 
D)  Highly serious indictable offences can be tried by judge alone if the accused and attorney general agree. 
E)  All of the above are true regarding indictable offences in Canada. 
A)  The accused can choose whether the trial proceeds by judge alone or judge and jury in some indictable offences. 
B)  Less serious indictable offences are heard by a judge sitting alone. 
C)  Highly serious indictable offences are tried by judge and jury. 
D)  Highly serious indictable offences can be tried by judge alone if the accused and attorney general agree. 
E)  All of the above are true regarding indictable offences in Canada. E

Question 2

In Canada,summary offences:

Accepted Answer

A)  are tried by judge alone 
B)  are tried by judge and jury 
C)  are either tried by judge alone or by judge and jury as specified by the wishes of the defendant 
D)  are either tried by judge alone or by judge and jury depending on the severity of the offence 
E)  are either tried by judge alone or by judge and jury depending on the decision of the Crown prosecution 
A)  are tried by judge alone 
B)  are tried by judge and jury 
C)  are either tried by judge alone or by judge and jury as specified by the wishes of the defendant 
D)  are either tried by judge alone or by judge and jury depending on the severity of the offence 
E)  are either tried by judge alone or by judge and jury depending on the decision of the Crown prosecution A

Question 3

In Canada,juries in criminal trials must reach a ___________ verdict.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority 
B)  unanimous 
C)  51% majority 
D)  hung 
E)  75% majority 
A)  majority 
B)  unanimous 
C)  51% majority 
D)  hung 
E)  75% majority B

Question 4

When probing jurors during a challenge for cause,what are lawyers not allowed to ask prospective jurors about?

Accepted Answer

A)  backgrounds 
B)  personalities 
C)  attitudes 
D)  a and b 
E)  none of the above 
A)  backgrounds 
B)  personalities 
C)  attitudes 
D)  a and b 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

In the context of jury decision making,distinguish between the terms polarization,leniency bias,and black sheep effect.

Accepted Answer

-Polarization: Jurors become more extrem

Question 6

How can the CSI effect be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  the education of jurors whereby they are more likely to convict if techniques seen on television are used 
B)  watching over 20 hours of crime shows a week 
C)  the fatigue associated with watching "CSI" type shows 
D)  a new mental health syndrome 
E)  a term used to distinguish it from the Law and Order effect 
A)  the education of jurors whereby they are more likely to convict if techniques seen on television are used 
B)  watching over 20 hours of crime shows a week 
C)  the fatigue associated with watching "CSI" type shows 
D)  a new mental health syndrome 
E)  a term used to distinguish it from the Law and Order effect

Question 7

What is meant by the juror characteristic of impartiality?
What are two of the issues surrounding impartiality?

Accepted Answer

-Impartiality: A characteristic of juror

Question 8

As it currently stands in Canada,the practice of jurors asking questions and taking notes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  left to the discretion of the juror 
B)  left to the discretion of the judge 
C)  left to the discretion of the Crown 
D)  compulsory 
E)  not permitted 
A)  left to the discretion of the juror 
B)  left to the discretion of the judge 
C)  left to the discretion of the Crown 
D)  compulsory 
E)  not permitted

Question 9

In a challenge for cause,jurors are selected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the judge 
B)  the Crown 
C)  the defence 
D)  members of the jury pool 
E)  the accused 
A)  the judge 
B)  the Crown 
C)  the defence 
D)  members of the jury pool 
E)  the accused

Question 10

Note taking by jurors has been proposed as one possible way of improving juror comprehension.However,a number of researchers have pointed out potential problems with this comprehension aid.Which of the following has been proposed as a potential problem with juror note taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jurors who have taken notes may exert an undue influence over those who haven't. 
B)  Note taking may distort perceptions of the case. 
C)  Note taking may be disruptive to other jurors. 
D)  Note taking may impede memory. 
E)  Note taking favours the defence. 
A)  Jurors who have taken notes may exert an undue influence over those who haven't. 
B)  Note taking may distort perceptions of the case. 
C)  Note taking may be disruptive to other jurors. 
D)  Note taking may impede memory. 
E)  Note taking favours the defence.

Question 11

Meissner,Brigham,and Pfeifer (2003)reached what overall conclusion regarding nullification instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nullification instructions produce socially favourably and socially unfavourably verdicts. 
B)  Nullification instructions only produce socially favourably verdicts. 
C)  Nullification instructions only produce socially unfavourably verdicts. 
D)  Nullification instructions do not influence verdicts. 
E)  The effect of nullification instructions cannot be predicted. 
A)  Nullification instructions produce socially favourably and socially unfavourably verdicts. 
B)  Nullification instructions only produce socially favourably verdicts. 
C)  Nullification instructions only produce socially unfavourably verdicts. 
D)  Nullification instructions do not influence verdicts. 
E)  The effect of nullification instructions cannot be predicted.

Question 12

List two proposed advantages and two proposed disadvantages associated with the asking of questions by jurors as a courtroom comprehension aid.

Accepted Answer

-Advantages:
-It promotes greater unders

Question 13

An option to reject biased jurors is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  change of venue 
B)  adjournment 
C)  challenge for cause 
D)  nullification 
E)  deliberation 
A)  change of venue 
B)  adjournment 
C)  challenge for cause 
D)  nullification 
E)  deliberation

Question 14

Which of the following defendant characteristics has been found to influence a verdict?

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal history 
B)  mental health 
C)  occupation 
D)  marital status 
E)  sex 
A)  criminal history 
B)  mental health 
C)  occupation 
D)  marital status 
E)  sex

Question 15

Which of the following methods of researching jury behaviour is least likely to be used in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  archival research 
B)  post-trial interviews 
C)  simulation studies 
D)  field studies 
E)  All of the above are commonly used in Canada. 
A)  archival research 
B)  post-trial interviews 
C)  simulation studies 
D)  field studies 
E)  All of the above are commonly used in Canada.

Question 16

In most Canadian trials,the defence and Crown are each allowed ___ peremptory challenges.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  16 
E)  20 
A)  6 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  16 
E)  20

Question 17

What is the term used to describe a jury that ignores the law when reaching a verdict?

Accepted Answer

A)  jury nullification 
B)  jury resistance 
C)  jury tampering 
D)  jury invalidation 
E)  jury conscience 
A)  jury nullification 
B)  jury resistance 
C)  jury tampering 
D)  jury invalidation 
E)  jury conscience

Question 18

According to a review of research examining juror note taking,Penrod and Heuer (1997)concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A)  note takers distract jurors who do not take notes 
B)  note takers cannot keep up with the evidence being presented 
C)  jurors overemphasize the evidence that they have noted, at the expense of evidence they have not recorded 
D)  juror note taking favours the Crown/prosecution 
E)  notes are an accurate record of the trial 
A)  note takers distract jurors who do not take notes 
B)  note takers cannot keep up with the evidence being presented 
C)  jurors overemphasize the evidence that they have noted, at the expense of evidence they have not recorded 
D)  juror note taking favours the Crown/prosecution 
E)  notes are an accurate record of the trial

Question 19

Which research method is able to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  archives 
B)  simulation studies 
C)  post-trial interviews 
D)  field studies 
E)  all of the above 
A)  archives 
B)  simulation studies 
C)  post-trial interviews 
D)  field studies 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

List one advantage and one disadvantage of using simulation studies to investigate jury decision making.Briefly outline a simulation study to study the effects of victim characteristics in a sexual assault case on juror decision making.Make sure you clearly identify your independent variables (and/or person characteristics)and dependent variables.

Accepted Answer

-Advantages: high internal validity,can

Which of the following is not true regarding indictable offences in Canada?

In Canada,summary offences:

In Canada,juries in criminal trials must reach a ___________ verdict.

When probing jurors during a challenge for cause,what are lawyers not allowed to ask prospective jurors about?

In the context of jury decision making,distinguish between the terms polarization,leniency bias,and black sheep effect.

How can the CSI effect be described?

What is meant by the juror characteristic of impartiality? What are two of the issues surrounding impartiality?

As it currently stands in Canada,the practice of jurors asking questions and taking notes is:

In a challenge for cause,jurors are selected by:

Note taking by jurors has been proposed as one possible way of improving juror comprehension.However,a number of researchers have pointed out potential problems with this comprehension aid.Which of the following has been proposed as a potential problem with juror note taking?

Meissner,Brigham,and Pfeifer (2003)reached what overall conclusion regarding nullification instructions?

List two proposed advantages and two proposed disadvantages associated with the asking of questions by jurors as a courtroom comprehension aid.

An option to reject biased jurors is known as a:

Which of the following defendant characteristics has been found to influence a verdict?

Which of the following methods of researching jury behaviour is least likely to be used in Canada?

In most Canadian trials,the defence and Crown are each allowed ___ peremptory challenges.

What is the term used to describe a jury that ignores the law when reaching a verdict?

According to a review of research examining juror note taking,Penrod and Heuer (1997)concluded that:

Which research method is able to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

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Exam 7: Juries: Fact Finders

Which of the following is not true regarding indictable offences in Canada?

In Canada,summary offences:

In Canada,juries in criminal trials must reach a ___________ verdict.

When probing jurors during a challenge for cause,what are lawyers not allowed to ask prospective jurors about?

In the context of jury decision making,distinguish between the terms polarization,leniency bias,and black sheep effect.

How can the CSI effect be described?

What is meant by the juror characteristic of impartiality? What are two of the issues surrounding impartiality?

As it currently stands in Canada,the practice of jurors asking questions and taking notes is:

In a challenge for cause,jurors are selected by:

Note taking by jurors has been proposed as one possible way of improving juror comprehension.However,a number of researchers have pointed out potential problems with this comprehension aid.Which of the following has been proposed as a potential problem with juror note taking?

Meissner,Brigham,and Pfeifer (2003)reached what overall conclusion regarding nullification instructions?

List two proposed advantages and two proposed disadvantages associated with the asking of questions by jurors as a courtroom comprehension aid.

An option to reject biased jurors is known as a:

Which of the following defendant characteristics has been found to influence a verdict?

Which of the following methods of researching jury behaviour is least likely to be used in Canada?

In most Canadian trials,the defence and Crown are each allowed ___ peremptory challenges.

What is the term used to describe a jury that ignores the law when reaching a verdict?

According to a review of research examining juror note taking,Penrod and Heuer (1997)concluded that:

Which research method is able to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

Filters