Suppose that, during jury selection for a burglary trial, the lawyer for the prosecution determines that she does not want a potential juror named Ingrid Malone on the jury. Ingrid has stated that she has been in and out of mental institutions her whole life, and that she sees nothing wrong with a little burglary now and then. Ingrid even offers up the idea that "all burglars should be free to
burgle." The prosecution lawyer suggests to the judge that Ingrid is highly biased and should be removed from the jury panel. The judge agrees, and has her quickly removed. This process is known as ____.
a. venire
b. voir dire
c. challenge for cause
d. peremptory challenge
C
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a. research psychology b. clinical psychology c. applied psychology d. educational psychology
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A. Giving her written instructions immediately after showing her the shapes. B. Reading instructions aloud five seconds after showing her the shapes. C. Playing pre-recorded instructions immediately after showing her the shapes. D. Flashing a light immediately after showing her the shapes signaling her to begin recall.