Crime Topic 4 - Psychology In A Court Room

Question 1

What was the aim of Dixon et al?

Answer 1

To see whether Birmingham accents had an effect on guilty verdicts. Also to see whether race (Black or White) and type of crime (Blue collar or White Collar) had an effect on guilty verdicts.

Question 2

What was the sample of Dixon?

Answer 2

119 students from Uni of Worcester (24 Male, 95 female)

Question 3

What was the IV and DV of Dixon

Answer 3

IV - 6 Conditions - Brummie accent, Standard Accent, Black, White, Blue Collar(Armed Robbery), White Collar(Fraud)

DV - 7 point scale from innocent to guilty

Question 4

What IV received highest rating of guilt?

Answer 4

Black, Brummie Accent, Blue Collar