Defendant Characteristics and Juridic Decisions.

Michelini, Ronald L.; Snodgrass, Stephan R.

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Defendant Characteristics and Juridic Decisions.

Michelini, Ronald L.; Snodgrass, Stephan R.

Journal of Research in Personality, v14 n3 p340-49 Sep 1980

Attractiveness of defendant's traits and their relevance to the likelihood of acting criminally were varied. Results supported a causal inference explanation for deciding guilt and a liking-leniency explanation for deciding punishment. (Author/CS)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Court Litigation, Crime, Decision Making, Individual Characteristics, Interpersonal Attraction, Personality Traits

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - General

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Language: English

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