Hastie

Question 1

what subsection is hastie apart of ?

Answer 1

reaching a verdict

Question 2

what are the other studies in this section?

Answer 2

hastie
asch
nemeth

Question 3

what is a summary of the background?

Answer 3

its illegal to carry out research on a real jury or question their discussion
so the next best thing is to use a mock trial using actual jurors

Question 4

what did hastie look into?

Answer 4

stages and influences on decision making

Question 5

how was the evidence behind this study found?

Answer 5

mock juries who watched film sequences from actual trials , the model only explains how individuals reach their verdict (a real jury involves a group decision)

Question 6

how did hastie set up a mock trial ?

Answer 6

for a fictional murder case

Question 7

what were the 3 conditions ?

Answer 7

1) at 12-0
2) 10-2 verdict (majority)
3) 8-4

Question 8

what was controlled for all groups ?

Answer 8

they were all videotaped

Question 9

what were the three discussion periods?

Answer 9

orientation period
open confrontation
reconciliation

Question 10

what occurs during orientation period?

Answer 10

relaxed and open discussion
set the agenda
raise questions and explore facts
different opinions arise

Question 11

what happens during open confrontation?

Answer 11

fierce debate 
focus on detail 
explore different interpretations 
pressure on the minority to conform 
support for the group decision is established

Question 12

what occurs during reconciliation ?

Answer 12

attempts to smooth over conflict

tension release through humour

Question 13

what is the problem often associated with mock juries ?

Answer 13

being a jury is a unique experience and you are never going to recreate the experience of having someone’s life in your hands