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Journal Link 10.1: Pozzulo, J. D., & Dempsey, J. L. (2009). Witness factors and their influence on jurors’ perceptions and verdicts. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 36(9), 923-934.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What were the dependent variables used in Pozzulo and Dempsey's (2009) study?
2. In your opinion, does using mock jurors invalidate the study's finding? Why?
3. What was the only juror rating that was affected by the witnesses’ age?

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Journal Link 10.2: Gerstenfeld, P. B. (2003). Juror decision making in hate crime cases. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 14 (2), 193-213.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What is the most common theme of stereotypes about blacks highlighted by Devine (1989)?
2. What three variables did Gerstenfeld (2003) use in their study?
3. What external validity challenges did the study face?

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Journal Link 10.3: Gastil, J., Burkhalter, S., & Black, L. W. (2007). Do juries deliberate? A study of deliberation, individual difference, and group member satisfaction at a municipal courthouse. Small Group Research, 38(3), 337-359.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What percentage is a jury's final verdict the same as the majority before actual deliberation?
2. What is the difference between verdict-driven and evidence-driven styles of decision making?
3. Describe two of the four general predictions of deliberation identified by Burkhalter et al. (2002).