How are jurors' decisions generally affected by expert testimony when the testimony is not overly technical and fairly understood?
A. Expert testimony exerts a small effect on jurors' decisions.
B. Expert testimony exerts a moderate effect on jurors' decisions.
C. Expert testimony exerts a large effect on jurors' decisions.
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: A
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