The image of a trial as a test of credibility is drawn into question when judges and jurors render judgments based on _________________ as opposed to the presented evidence.

A. witness characteristics, folklore, and stereotypes
B. evidence, witness, and truth
C. legal factors, confession, and psychologists
D. All of these are correct


Answer: A

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