[Psychology 2990A/B] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (151 pages long)

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Lazarus (1966): an event is stressful only is interpreted as stressful; thus we can define stress as the negative feelings and beliefs that occur whenever people feel unable to cope with demands from their environment. No absolute right to a jury trial (depends on provincial- territorial legislation). E. g. allowed in ontario (not quebec): 2. The act that you were charged with is against the peace of our lady the queen, her crown, and dignity. Right to jury trial guaranteed in criminal code. But, only for more serious offences (penalty of 5 years or more in prison). When juries are involved, there for most serious cases with most serious offences. They apply the laws (as defined by judges). Render a unanimous verdict of guilty or not guilty. Also assumed they will play 2 other roles: juries represent the community (adds legitimacy and public acceptance to verdicts), serve as conscience of the community (can guard against laws perceived to be unfair).