Topic 4 - Penrod and Cutler - Witness Confidence Flashcards
1
Q
What did they use?
A
They used the mock trial method where a man was suspected of robbery.
2
Q
What were the jurors made up of?
A
Made up of students and experienced jurors
3
Q
What did the jurors watch?
A
A witness give evidence about the suspect
4
Q
How did the conditions differ?
A
She either said she was 80% confident she could identify the suspect or 100% confident she could identify the suspect
5
Q
What were the results?
A
80% confidence gained 60% guilty verdicts
100% confidence gained 67% guilty verdicts
