The presence of a dissenting juror is desirable because they encourage other jurors to
a. consider the evidence more carefully.
b. discuss their original biases.
c. convict on the more serious offense.
d. reach a speedy and accurate verdict.
Answer: A
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2011), what were the life expectancies in 2011 of European Americans and African Americans in the United States when ethnicity was taken into account?
a) The life expectancy for European Americans was 79 years and for African Americans was 75 years. b) The life expectancy for European Americans was 95 years and for African Americans was 85 years. c) The life expectancy for European Americans was 62 years and for African Americans was 92 years. d) The life expectancy for European Americans was 72 years and for African Americans was 95 years.
Interviews conducted by a computer, as opposed to those conducted by a clinician,
a. were labeled as unethical in the most recent APA code of ethics. b. are more comfortable for some clients. c. have not yet been developed, but are in the planning stages. d. none of the above
Marsha slumped down into her seat as her therapy session began. Her eyes were red, and it was obvious that she had been crying. When her Gestalt therapist asked her how she was doing, she replied, "Oh, I'm just fine." Marsha's therapist will most likely handle the discrepancy between Marsha's behavior and her response by
A. showing Marsha a series of inkblots, hoping that the inkblots might provide insight as to why Marsha is upset. B. modeling appropriate behavior that corresponds to the phrase, "Oh, I'm just fine." C. pointing out the discrepancy to Marsha and not letting her change the topic until she honestly describes how she feels. D. questioning Marsha about her past to see if she has ever been rewarded for masking her true feelings.
What term designates a specific amount of time during development when certain damage or processes can or should take place?
a) pivotal stage b) critical period c) developmental sequence d) developmental interval