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Chapter 15 Multiple Choice 1. O. J. Simpsons defense attorney argued that _____ motivated the officer who allegedly found the bloody glove at Simpsons estate during the trial that accused him of murdering his wife and her acquaintance. A) malice B) unethical behavior C) racial prejudice D) all of the above Answer: C Page: 605 Type: FAC 2. From the text, which of the following is a true statement regarding social psychology and the courtroom? A) Most of the government research funds available to social psychologists have been designated for the study of courtroom procedures. B) The courtroom is a miniature social world where people think about and influence each other. C) The study of criminal cases can provide important new insight into the causes of aggression and conflict. D) Social psychology had its roots in the study of the courtroom. Answer: B Page: 606 Type: FAC 3. At the University of Washington, Loftus (1979) found that eyewitnesses in a hypothetical robbery-murder case were influential A) unless their testimony was shown to be useless. B) even when their testimony was discredited. C) only if other evidence supported their story. D) only if they were similar to those making judgment. Answer: B Page: 607 Type: FAC 4. Loftus found that when an eyewitness who had testified against the defendant in a hypothetical robbery-murder case was discredited because of having poor vision A) about half the jurors switched their votes from guilty to innocent. B) the majority of jurors still voted for conviction. C) jurors regarded the eyewitness testimony as useless and it had no impact on their verdict. D) a boomerang effect occurred with all jurors now voting for acquittal. Answer: B Page: 607 Type: FAC 5. A prosecuting attorney is uncertain whether her eyewitness will seem credible to the jury. The eyewitnesss testimony could help win a conviction, but the witness might be discredited by the defense attorney. What advice should the pr