On 12th November 2023 at a Crown Court in England, two separate trials for insurance fraud were being heard. The first trial involved a 28-year-old handsome, well-spoken male corporate accountant who wore a tailored designer suit to court. The second trial involved a 52-year-old working-class female with a strong regional accent, who appeared anxious and wore dishevelled, casual clothing. Both are charged with falsifying insurance claims to obtain £15,000.
Assess how the characteristics of these two defendants may affect the judgements of the juries in their respective trials. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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.