A forensic psychologist investigated whether a defendant's physical attractiveness affected mock jurors' sentencing decisions for a burglary charge. They measured the prison sentence recommended by each mock juror in years.
Participant mean recommended sentences are summarized in Table 3 below.
Table 3
| Condition X: Defendant described as physically attractive | Condition Y: Defendant described as physically unattractive | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean recommended sentence (years) | 3 | 8 |
Draw a suitable graph to represent the results shown in Table 3.
120 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Biological explanations of crime, Social explanations of crime, Cognitive and ethical interview techniques, Psychological formulation of offending, Cognitive-behavioural treatment for offenders, Biological treatment for offenders, Factors influencing eye-witness testimony, Factors influencing jury decision-making, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.