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30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

Juror Decisions in a Rape Trial Do Not Change When Jurors Are Excluded Based on Sexism

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Social

  • Jaslynn Cuff
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Fiona Cunningham
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Trenice Jefferson
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Kristine Jacquin
    Fielding Graduate University

Abstract

Prior research shows that jurors’ attitudes can affect decisions in rape trials. We compared juror decisions before and after jurors high in hostile sexism were excluded. Surprisingly, juror decisions did not change significantly after excluding the most sexist jurors.

Judgment and Decision Making

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