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Below is a two part survey. Part 1 asks questions regarding the case State v. Ronald Riff. Part 2 asks some more general questions. To start the survey please answer these preliminary questions below and click continue.

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SECTION 1: DECISION MAKING QUESTIONS

For the charge aggravated assault, how do you find the defendant Ronald Riff:
Guilty
Not Guilty

Please make a determination as to the proper sentence in this case given your feelings on the seriousness, violence level and adequate punishment for the crime committed.
Less than 2 Years
2-4 Years
4-6 Years
6-8 Years
810 Years
10-12 Years
Over 12 Years

How likely would it be for the following information to affect your opinion of guilt in this case?
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision
Somewhat likely to change my decision
Very likely to change my decision
Positively would change my decision
While in college Ronald was on the dean's list.
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision Somewhat likely to change my decision Very likely to change my decision Positively would change my decision
Ronald goes to church almost every Sunday.
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision Somewhat likely to change my decision Very likely to change my decision Positively would change my decision
Ronald volunteers at a soup kitchen during some of his free time.
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision Somewhat likely to change my decision Very likely to change my decision Positively would change my decision

How likely would it be for the following information to affect your opinion of guilt in this case?
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision
Somewhat likely to change my decision
Very likely to change my decision
Positively would change my decision
Ronald lost custody of his son in court.
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision Somewhat likely to change my decision Very likely to change my decision Positively would change my decision
Ronald hasn't worked for years and collects welfare and unemployment benefits.
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision Somewhat likely to change my decision Very likely to change my decision Positively would change my decision
Ronald has a drug addiction which he does not receive treatment for.
Not at all likely to change my decision
Not very likely to change my decision Somewhat likely to change my decision Very likely to change my decision Positively would change my decision

The following 5 questions relate to the appearance of the defendant (Ronald Riff), please answer these questions using the physical appearance you observed from the offender report, and the information you learned about Mr. Riff during the course of the trial that you believe to be credible.
Not at all
Not very
Neutral
Somewhat
Very
How clean did the defendant seem?
Not at all
Not very Neutral Somewhat Very
How baby-faced did the defendant seem?
Not at all
Not very Neutral Somewhat Very
How similar to you did the defendant seem?
Not at all
Not very Neutral Somewhat Very
How attractive did the defendant seem?
Not at all
Not very Neutral Somewhat Very
How likable did the defendant seem?
Not at all
Not very Neutral Somewhat Very

Very Unlikely
Somewhat Unlikely
Neutral
Somewhat Likely
Very Likely
How likely did the defendant appear to be the type of person that could commit a crime like this.
Very Unlikely
Somewhat Unlikely Neutral Somewhat Likely Very Likely

SECTION 2: PERSONALITY QUESTIONS

Please rate the following statements about your feelings, beliefs, and behaviors using the scale below. Work rapidly; first impressions are as good as any.
Definitely False
Mostly False
Undecided or Equally True and False
Mostly True
Definitely True
I'm not that good at figuring out complicated problems.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
If I were to rely on my gut feelings, I would often make mistakes.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I prefer complex to simple problems.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I generally don't depend on my feelings to help me make decisions.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I have no problem in thinking through clearly.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
When it comes to trusting people, I can usually rely on my gut feelings.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Thinking is not my idea of an enjoyable activity.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I like to rely on my intuitive impressions.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I am not a very analytical thinker.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I believe in trusting my hunches.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Definitely False
Mostly False
Undecided or Equally True and False
Mostly True
Definitely True
I enjoy solving problems that require hard thinking.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I think it is foolish to make important decisions based on feelings.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I suspect my hunches are inaccurate as often as they are accurate.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I usually have clear, explainable reasons for my decisions.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Knowing the answer without having to understand the reasoning behind it is good enough for me.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I would not want to depend on anyone who described himself or herself as intuitive.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Using logic usually works well for me in figuring out problems in my life.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I enjoy intellectual challenges.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I can usually feel when a person is right or wrong, even if I can't explain how I know.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I often go by my instincts when deciding on a course of action.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Definitely False
Mostly False
Undecided or Equally True and False
Mostly True
Definitely True
My snap judgments are probably not as good as most people's.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Reasoning things out carefully is not one of my strong points.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I don't like situations in which I have to rely on intuition.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I try to avoid situations that require thinking in depth about something.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I trust my initial feelings about people.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I have a logical mind.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I don't think it is a good idea to rely on one's intuition for important decisions.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I don't like to have to do a lot of thinking.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I don't have a very good sense of intuition.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I am not very good in solving problems that require careful logical analysis.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Definitely False
Mostly False
Undecided or Equally True and False
Mostly True
Definitely True
I think there are times when one should rely on one's intuition.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I enjoy thinking in abstract terms.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Using my "gut feelings" usually works well for me in figuring out problems in my life.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I don't reason well under pressure.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I tend to use my heart as a guide for my actions.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Thinking hard and for a long time about something gives me little satisfaction.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I hardly never go wrong when I listen to my deepest "gut feelings" to find an answer
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
I am much better at figuring things out logically than most people
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Intuition can be a very useful way to solve problems.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True
Learning new ways to think would be very appealing to me.
Definitely False
Mostly False Undecided or Equally True and False Mostly True Definitely True

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