Question

the most reliable way to ensure that jurors recall testimony is to do which of the following?
○ a. present evidence using oral testimony supported by hand gestures and facial expressions.
○ b. present evidence combining oral testimony and graphics that support the testimony.
○ c. wear bright clothing to attract jurors attention.
○ d. emphasize your points with humorous anecdotes.
○ e. memorize your testimony carefully.

Explanation:

Research on memory and persuasion in legal contexts shows that combining verbal (oral testimony) with visual (supporting graphics) information creates dual encoding, which significantly improves recall compared to single-mode presentation. Gestures, bright clothing, humor, or memorization alone do not reliably enhance jurors' memory of testimony as effectively as multi-sensory, complementary information.

Answer:

b. Present evidence combining oral testimony and graphics that support the testimony.