Thesis (LL. M.)--Judge Advocate General's School, United States Army, 1975. / "April 1975." Typescript. Includes bibliographical references. Also issued in microfiche.

This thesis examines the existence of an interaction between the gender of the defence attorney and the crime domain of the accused person represented by the defence attorney when predicting juror verdict, juror certainty in his/her verdict and juror perceptions of the credibility of the defence attorney. More broadly, this study explores a possible gender-domain congruency effect on juror decision-making and whether jurors apply gender schemas when processing information presented by male versus female attorneys in particular crime domains. Specifically, this investigation hypothesizes that in cases in which female defence attorneys represent crimes perceived to be in an area of women’s expertise, jurors resort to gender stereotypes, perceiving them as not only more credible than male defence attorneys but also more likely to find the accused person not guilty as well as have a greater degree of certainty in this verdict. To test this theory, an Ottawa community sample of 80 jury-eligible participants read one of four online case vignettes in which the crime domain and the gender of the defence attorney varied. Findings demonstrate a significant main effect of gender whereby mock jurors are more likely to impose a guilty verdict with a male versus a female defence attorney. Further, the crime domain of the accused person whom the defence attorney represents emerged as a significant main effect predicting the perceived credibility of the defence attorney. That is, regardless of gender, the defence attorney was perceived as more credible when representing the defendant accused of aggravated assault than of sexual assault. However, a significant interaction effect of the gender of the defence attorney and crime domain was not found. The implications of these findings as they relate to the impact of extralegal factors on juror decision-making are discussed, particularly in light of the continuing existence of gender stereotypes and their ramifications for modern Canadian juries.

Thesis (M.A.)--Rowan University, 2008. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--York University, 1997. Graduate Programme in Psychology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-130). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pNQ27296.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1998. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [81]-85).

Previous studies have explored the effects of crowding on non-human animals, human communities, human behavior, and differential effects on men and women. This area of research demands greater attention. Much of the existing work was performed in the 1970s and 80s. Further, it seeks to operationalize crowding only in terms of density. This study is premised on the idea set forth by Freedman that crowding is not merely the number of individuals per unit of space, but rather a subjective feeling. This thesis looks beyond density to find the effects of crowding on juror attitudes and decision-making. Participants were placed in a mock jury scenario. They read a description of a hypothetical court case, and, as individuals, came to a determination of the guilt or innocence of the defendant, as well as severity of punishment. Participants also engaged in a group deliberation and completed a questionnaire dealing with their attitudes regarding the defendant, their fellow group members, and their environment. Individuals in the crowded condition found the defendant to be guiltier than did those in the uncrowded condition. Crowded participants rated the room they were in as more uncomfortable.

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Mock juror perception of institutional elder neglect (IEN) was investigated in a civil court context. Participants (N=148) read a fictional IEN civil trial summary in which an alleged elderly female victim filed a lawsuit against her nursing home for failure to provide adequate care but died prior to trial. Participants read a version in which (a) previously recorded video testimony from the alleged victim was presented, (b) the alleged victim’s floor-mate testified about witnessing the neglect, or (c) no witness testimony was presented. An ageism scale was completed, and participants indicated the amount of time they spend with elders. Results indicated that there were no main effects of testimony or ageism on likelihood of ruling for the alleged victim, but recorded victim testimony had an indirect effect on ruling through overall plaintiff’s case credibility and pro-victim ratings. Participants who typically had more contact with elders were more likely to rule for the plaintiff and have pro-victim ratings. Results are discussed in terms of the importance of juror attitudes towards elderly people in IEN cases.

One hundred and fifty-five Texas juries were examined to determine the sex of the person elected foreman. Because the role of the foreman is traditionally a male role and a leadership role, it was hypothesized that few women would strive for the position of foreman and that few would be elected to it. It is believed that the proportion of women foremen is a reflection of lack of achievement orientation (or learned helplessness) on the part of women in this situation, and of the degree to which members of the group have internalized the concept that women are less competent than men for a traditionally male leadership role. Of the 155 foremen only 14 were women, a finding which is significant at the .00001 level.

Design juries are one of the assessment practices that enable evaluation and criticism of students&rsquo / projects in studio based courses. This study explores the aims and attributes of design juries from students&rsquo / and jurors&rsquo / perspectives. The thesis is constructed upon a field study which consists of an observational study on design juries, a focus group study with students and interviews with the jurors of METU Department of Industrial Design. The findings of the field study indicate that design juries in their current form exhibit several issues to discuss / delivery of comments to students, duration of discussions, organization of the jury and assessment criteria are important factors to consider in design juries.