Jury Analyst

MARCH 16, 2025

For example, jurors might unconsciously give more credibility to witnesses of their own racial background, hold defendants of different races to stricter standards, rely on stereotypes to assess trustworthiness, or interpret the same evidence differently based on racial assumptions.

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Voir Dire Jury Selection Evidence Witnesses 52

Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

Heres a breakdown of question types and their purpose: Question Type Purpose Example Action-Based Highlights bias through actions "How would you evaluate evidence from expert witnesses?" Voir Dire Assessment Studies show that social desirability bias often influences responses during voir dire questioning.

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Voir Dire Jury Selection Education Witnesses 52

Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

Heres a breakdown of question types and their purpose: Question Type Purpose Example Action-Based Highlights bias through actions "How would you evaluate evidence from expert witnesses?" Voir Dire Assessment Studies show that social desirability bias often influences responses during voir dire questioning.

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Voir Dire Jury Selection Education Witnesses 52

Jury Analyst

AUGUST 7, 2024

Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe or discredit witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions. This can compromise the fairness of the trial, as witness credibility is a critical factor in determining guilt or innocence.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies. However, most people behave as intuitive psychologists in their everyday lives.

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