Courtroom interaction Flashcards
1
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Formulations in trials
A
motive, intention and how we read into them, shapes perception. Can lead juries to different outcomes
2
Q
Define questioning/eyewitness testimonies
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eyewitness testionies:
misperceptions canchange meaning
e.g. speed of car for crash, hit, bump
3
Q
Displays of knowledge
A
he victim does not claim innocence, displays innocence
4
Q
Define accusatory questions
A
Attorneys often try to ‘get on record’, answers that are clear and direct. They are extremely closed, more accusative
5
Q
complex questions to children in court
(gibbons) language and the law
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grammatically complex
deemed to be unreilable witnesses
negative, complex, quotes, embedding,, multi-faceted questions
