Question

question 7 (1 point)
which source of information bias has the least effect on juries?
credentials of expert witnesses
inadmissible evidence
character evidence
witness credibility

Explanation:

To determine the source of information bias with the least effect on juries, we analyze each option:

• Credentials of expert witnesses: Juries often give significant weight to expert credentials, so this has a notable effect.
• Inadmissible evidence: Research shows that even when evidence is ruled inadmissible, juries may still be influenced by it, but compared to the others, its impact is relatively less pronounced in some studies.
• Character evidence: This can strongly sway jury perceptions of a defendant's guilt or innocence.
• Witness credibility: How credible a witness appears (e.g., demeanor, consistency) heavily affects jury decisions.

Among these, inadmissable evidence, while still having some impact, is often found to have the least effect relative to the others in terms of biasing jury decisions.

Answer:

B. Inadmissible evidence