Psychology 2990A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: George Metesky, Psychopathology, Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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

Document Summary

*at the preliminary hearing- judge decides whether there will be a trial. In the case of adequate evidence to press charges defence and prosecution lawyers gather additional evidence and negotiate with each other. Results of the negotiation mean the defendant may plead guilty to a lesser charge. *1/4 cases go to trial judge/jury decides the defendant"s fate: *criminal cases first impression of accused and witness has a large effect on investigator"s and jurors. *attributions from the: police, lawyers, judge and jurors are affected by prejudiced believes and stereotypical thinking. Everyone: attitude change and persuasion techniques are heavily used in the courtroom, *social cognition processes affect juror"s decision making. Rod lindsay experiment: staged calculator theft and students had to pick out culprit from 6 photos with varying levels of difficulty identifying the thief. Researcher asked students about ew identifications like a real lawyer.