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Why the courtroom is a cognitive topic

Why the courtroom is a cognitive topic

Flow diagram of courtroom bias from witness or defendant characteristic to stereotype activation, evidence interpretation, perceived credibility or guilt, and verdict decision A jury is a group of ordinary citizens who listen to evidence and decide whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty. This topic is cognitive because jurors use attention, memory, schemas, and decision making when they interpret what they hear in court.

Psychology and the courtroom (Cognitive) Lesson

  1. A Level
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  3. /Psychology and the courtroom (Cognitive)

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A Level Psychology Psychology and the courtroom (Cognitive). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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