Author Question: In a study by Fulero and Finkel (1991), mock jurors read one of several versions of a murder trial, ... (Read 34 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

In a study by Fulero and Finkel (1991), mock jurors read one of several versions of a murder trial, with different testimony by expert witnesses. Researchers found that

A. jurors who heard ultimate-opinion testimony were more likely to judge the defendant as not guilty by reason of insanity.
B. jurors who heard testimony on the defendant's ability to understand the wrongfulness of the act were more likely to judge the defendant as not guilty by reason of insanity.
C. jurors who heard testimony on the defendant's mental disorder were more likely to judge the defendant as not guilty by reason of insanity.
D. the type of information from the expert witnesses did not significantly affect the verdict of the mock jury.

Question 2

Competence to stand trial as a sufficient present ability to consult with one's attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding, and a rational, as well as a factual understanding of the proceedings describes

A. Ford v. Wainwright
B. Dusky v. United States
C. Johnson v. Zerbst
D. Gideon v. Wainwright