The Science of Judging: Unbiased or Unnerving?

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What is the main focus of Dr. Brian Barry's research?

  • The historical evolution of judicial systems
  • The impact of technology on judicial decision-making
  • The correlation between judges' personal lives and professional decisions
  • The influence of institutional and political forces on judicial behavior (correct)

What does the research by Dr. Brian Barry reveal about judicial decision-making?

  • It is completely unaffected by emotional factors
  • It is primarily influenced by psychological errors and biases (correct)
  • It is predominantly driven by careful numerical reasoning
  • It is solely based on rational and unbiased judgments

What is the title of the book that Dr. Brian Barry is currently writing?

  • Insights into Judicial Decision-Making (correct)
  • The Illusion of Lady Justice
  • Understanding the Human Side of Judging
  • The Fallacy of Judicial Impartiality

Which institution does Dr. Brian Barry currently lecture at?

<p>Technological University Dublin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that Dr. Brian Barry's research investigates in relation to judicial decision-making?

<p>Psychological, institutional, and political forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Dr. Brian Barry's research?

<p>The impact of psychology on judicial decision-making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lady Justice' symbolize?

<p>Impartiality and fairness in judicial decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Brian Barry's research reveal about 'judges the judges'?

<p>Psychological errors and biases may impact judicial outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Brian Barry's upcoming book, 'How Judges Judge', aim to explore?

<p>Psychological, institutional, and political forces affecting judicial decision-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed by Dr. Brian Barry's talk about judicial decision-making?

<p>Judging is influenced by human errors and biases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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