PSY328H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Mathematical Model, Henry Morgentaler, Social Proof
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The psychology of the jury - lecture 7. To use the wisdom of 12 to reach a verdict. To act as the conscience of the community. May not appreciate or recognize factors that contributed to their verdict. These are correlational studies and therefore you can"t infer causation: field studies, go to courts and watch the challenge for cause occur, show differences in court protocols, correlational, observing how things happen and whats being done. Jury simulations (douglas, lyon, & ogloff, 1997: graphic photographs vs autopsy photos, when jurors are exposed to gore photos they are more likely to convict. Verdicts are hypothetical - difference between real and mock. Models of jury decision making: mathematical model (explanation-based) The jurors engage in active comprehensive processes to organize and interpret evidence into a coherent whole or narrative story structure. Jurors try to find the best fit between the story constructed and the verdict categories provided by the judge.
