Mock Jurors' Attributions and Attributional Processes in a Medical Malpractice Case| Examining the Influence of Plaintiff Weight, Juror Characteristics, and Deliberations

<p> Research suggests that most Americans harbor weight-related prejudices, which can translate into discrimination against the obese across a variety of contexts. Yet, little is known about how anti-fat bias may influence juror decisions in cases involving an obese trial participant. This stu...

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Main Author: Sicafuse, Lorie L.
Language:EN
Published: University of Nevada, Reno 2015
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Online Access:http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3707907