| How the need for cognition scale predicts behavior in mock jury deliberations. | |
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PMID: 15264449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The role of Need for Cognition (NC) in mock jury deliberations was examined. Study 1 showed that when groups of 4 (2 high and 2 low in NC) deliberated together, high-NCs spoke significantly longer than low-NCs and were perceived as more active and more persuasive. High-NCs were not, however, viewed as generating arguments that were more valid or more logical. In Study 2, participants deliberated in dyads with a confederate who delivered either strong or weak arguments against the participant's position. Contrary to expectation, low-NCs were more responsive to differences in argument quality. The findings suggest that, in mock jury deliberations, high-NCs are the active participators whereas low-NCs are the quiet contemplators. Implications for legal practice and policy are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Donna Shestowsky; Leonard M Horowitz |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Law and human behavior Volume: 28 ISSN: 0147-7307 ISO Abbreviation: Law Hum Behav Publication Date: 2004 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-21 Completed Date: 2004-08-10 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7801255 Medline TA: Law Hum Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 305-37 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of California, Davis School of Law, Davis 95616, USA. |
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Adult Analysis of Variance Cognition / classification* Criminal Law* Decision Making Female Group Processes* Humans Interpersonal Relations* Judicial Role* Male Motivation Persuasive Communication* Students Thinking United States Verbal Behavior |
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