Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding jurors who are willing to give the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  They recall more evidence presented at trial. 
B)  They are less likely to understand judicial instructions. 
C)  They are less likely to render a not guilty verdict than jurors who are not willing to give the death penalty. 
D)  They are more likely to render a guilty verdict than jurors who are not willing to give the death penalty. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  They recall more evidence presented at trial. 
B)  They are less likely to understand judicial instructions. 
C)  They are less likely to render a not guilty verdict than jurors who are not willing to give the death penalty. 
D)  They are more likely to render a guilty verdict than jurors who are not willing to give the death penalty. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Which research method is most commonly used to study jury decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation studies 
B)  post-trial interviews 
C)  archival studies 
D)  examination of media reports 
E)  none of the above 
A)  simulation studies 
B)  post-trial interviews 
C)  archival studies 
D)  examination of media reports 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

The Morgentaler and Latimer cases discussed in your text are illustrations of:

Accepted Answer

A)  challenge for cause 
B)  jury nullification 
C)  jury impartiality 
D)  case-specific approaches 
E)  the black sheep effect 
A)  challenge for cause 
B)  jury nullification 
C)  jury impartiality 
D)  case-specific approaches 
E)  the black sheep effect

Question 4

Numerous studies have now examined the effect of jury size.This research indicates that,compared to a 12-person jury,a 6-person jury is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be less representative of the community 
B)  recall less of the evidence presented at trial 
C)  spend less time deliberating 
D)  reach a unanimous decision 
E)  all of the above 
A)  be less representative of the community 
B)  recall less of the evidence presented at trial 
C)  spend less time deliberating 
D)  reach a unanimous decision 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

According to the Supreme Court of Canada,the two fundamental characteristics of jurors are:

Accepted Answer

A)  representativeness and commitment 
B)  commitment and truthfulness 
C)  impartiality and truthfulness 
D)  commitment and impartiality 
E)  representativeness and impartiality 
A)  representativeness and commitment 
B)  commitment and truthfulness 
C)  impartiality and truthfulness 
D)  commitment and impartiality 
E)  representativeness and impartiality

Question 6

Which research methodology is limited with the types of questions that can be asked given its method of data collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  field studies 
B)  simulation studies 
C)  archives 
D)  post-trial interviews 
E)  experimental studies 
A)  field studies 
B)  simulation studies 
C)  archives 
D)  post-trial interviews 
E)  experimental studies

Question 7

List four functions of a jury.

Accepted Answer

-To apply the law in rendering a verdict

Question 8

Which legislation outlines the criteria for jury eligibility in each of the provinces and territories in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal Code of Canada 
B)  Juries Act 
C)  Corrections and Conditional Release Act 
D)  Jury Selection Code 
E)  Summons Act 
A)  Criminal Code of Canada 
B)  Juries Act 
C)  Corrections and Conditional Release Act 
D)  Jury Selection Code 
E)  Summons Act

Question 9

Which of the following is the most empirically supported model of jury decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  relative contribution model 
B)  just-world attribution model 
C)  explanation model 
D)  justification model 
E)  mathematical model 
A)  relative contribution model 
B)  just-world attribution model 
C)  explanation model 
D)  justification model 
E)  mathematical model

Question 10

A(n)_______________ can be used by the Crown or the defence to reject a potential juror without have to provide a reason for doing so.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjournment 
B)  challenge for cause 
C)  nullification 
D)  voir dire 
E)  peremptory challenge 
A)  adjournment 
B)  challenge for cause 
C)  nullification 
D)  voir dire 
E)  peremptory challenge

Question 11

Narby,Cutler,and Moran (1993)conducted a meta-analysis examining authoritarianism and juror verdicts.They found what type of relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  small positive 
B)  small negative 
C)  moderate positive 
D)  moderate negative 
E)  no relationship 
A)  small positive 
B)  small negative 
C)  moderate positive 
D)  moderate negative 
E)  no relationship

Question 12

The term used to describe a juror who is unbiased is:

Accepted Answer

A)  representative 
B)  impartial 
C)  naïve 
D)  immature 
E)  partial 
A)  representative 
B)  impartial 
C)  naïve 
D)  immature 
E)  partial

Question 13

According to a study by Sundby (1997)on jurors' perceptions of different types of witnesses,which of the following witnesses would be viewed most negatively?

Accepted Answer

A)  a lay expert 
B)  a professional expert 
C)  a friend of the defendant 
D)  a family member of the defendant 
E)  There are generally no differences in jurors' perceptions of these different witnesses. 
A)  a lay expert 
B)  a professional expert 
C)  a friend of the defendant 
D)  a family member of the defendant 
E)  There are generally no differences in jurors' perceptions of these different witnesses.

Question 14

A jury is in the process of deliberations.The six jurors who initially felt that the accused was innocent begin to feel even more strongly that the accused is innocent,while the six jurors who initially felt that the accused was guilty begin to feel even more strongly that the accused is guilty.This process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  normative influence 
B)  compliance 
C)  polarization 
D)  unconscious transference leniency 
E)  leniency bias 
A)  normative influence 
B)  compliance 
C)  polarization 
D)  unconscious transference leniency 
E)  leniency bias

Question 15

The 1975 change to Quebec law whereby a jury verdict could no longer be overturned on appeal is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Morgentaler Amendment 
B)  Deadlock Amendment 
C)  Latimer Amendment 
D)  Authoritarian Amendment 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Morgentaler Amendment 
B)  Deadlock Amendment 
C)  Latimer Amendment 
D)  Authoritarian Amendment 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

In R.v.Darrach,2000,the Supreme Court of Canada decided that the onus is on the ___________ to show the victim's sexual history is relevant in a sexual assault case.

Accepted Answer

A)  Crown 
B)  defendant 
C)  victim 
D)  jury 
E)  police officer 
A)  Crown 
B)  defendant 
C)  victim 
D)  jury 
E)  police officer

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the functions of a jury?

Accepted Answer

A)  to use the wisdom of 12 to reach a verdict 
B)  to promote democracy 
C)  to protect against outdated laws 
D)  to increase knowledge about the justice system 
E)  to act as the conscience of the community 
A)  to use the wisdom of 12 to reach a verdict 
B)  to promote democracy 
C)  to protect against outdated laws 
D)  to increase knowledge about the justice system 
E)  to act as the conscience of the community

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an explanation model of jury decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  math model 
B)  story model 
C)  new-age model 
D)  structure model 
E)  hybrid model 
A)  math model 
B)  story model 
C)  new-age model 
D)  structure model 
E)  hybrid model

Question 19

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)___________ offence and his trial would likely be heard by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  summary offence/judge only 
B)  summary offence/judge and jury 
C)  indictable offence/judge only 
D)  indictable offence/judge and jury 
E)  hybrid offence/judge only 
A)  summary offence/judge only 
B)  summary offence/judge and jury 
C)  indictable offence/judge only 
D)  indictable offence/judge and jury 
E)  hybrid offence/judge only

Question 20

List four proposed reforms for judges' instructions aimed at facilitating juror understanding.

Accepted Answer

-rewriting instructions
-provi

Which of the following is true regarding jurors who are willing to give the death penalty?

Which research method is most commonly used to study jury decision making?

The Morgentaler and Latimer cases discussed in your text are illustrations of:

Numerous studies have now examined the effect of jury size.This research indicates that,compared to a 12-person jury,a 6-person jury is likely to:

According to the Supreme Court of Canada,the two fundamental characteristics of jurors are:

Which research methodology is limited with the types of questions that can be asked given its method of data collection?

List four functions of a jury.

Which legislation outlines the criteria for jury eligibility in each of the provinces and territories in Canada?

Which of the following is the most empirically supported model of jury decision making?

A(n)_______________ can be used by the Crown or the defence to reject a potential juror without have to provide a reason for doing so.

Narby,Cutler,and Moran (1993)conducted a meta-analysis examining authoritarianism and juror verdicts.They found what type of relationship?

The term used to describe a juror who is unbiased is:

According to a study by Sundby (1997)on jurors' perceptions of different types of witnesses,which of the following witnesses would be viewed most negatively?

The 1975 change to Quebec law whereby a jury verdict could no longer be overturned on appeal is known as the:

In R.v.Darrach,2000,the Supreme Court of Canada decided that the onus is on the ___________ to show the victim's sexual history is relevant in a sexual assault case.

Which of the following is not one of the functions of a jury?

Which of the following is an example of an explanation model of jury decision making?

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)_ offence and his trial would likely be heard by .

List four proposed reforms for judges' instructions aimed at facilitating juror understanding.

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

Exam 7: Juries: Fact Finders

Which of the following is true regarding jurors who are willing to give the death penalty?

Which research method is most commonly used to study jury decision making?

The Morgentaler and Latimer cases discussed in your text are illustrations of:

Numerous studies have now examined the effect of jury size.This research indicates that,compared to a 12-person jury,a 6-person jury is likely to:

According to the Supreme Court of Canada,the two fundamental characteristics of jurors are:

Which research methodology is limited with the types of questions that can be asked given its method of data collection?

List four functions of a jury.

Which legislation outlines the criteria for jury eligibility in each of the provinces and territories in Canada?

Which of the following is the most empirically supported model of jury decision making?

A(n)_______________ can be used by the Crown or the defence to reject a potential juror without have to provide a reason for doing so.

Narby,Cutler,and Moran (1993)conducted a meta-analysis examining authoritarianism and juror verdicts.They found what type of relationship?

The term used to describe a juror who is unbiased is:

According to a study by Sundby (1997)on jurors' perceptions of different types of witnesses,which of the following witnesses would be viewed most negatively?

The 1975 change to Quebec law whereby a jury verdict could no longer be overturned on appeal is known as the:

In R.v.Darrach,2000,the Supreme Court of Canada decided that the onus is on the ___________ to show the victim's sexual history is relevant in a sexual assault case.

Which of the following is not one of the functions of a jury?

Which of the following is an example of an explanation model of jury decision making?

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)___________ offence and his trial would likely be heard by __________.

List four proposed reforms for judges' instructions aimed at facilitating juror understanding.

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

Fred Wilson violated his probation order.According to your text,Mr.Wilson would be charged with a(n)_ offence and his trial would likely be heard by .