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- Creators: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- Creators: Whittenton, Justin
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The power of language in leadership positions and social movements is well established. Charismatic Language patterns have been identified as effective for influencing perception and decision-making. This study examines the use of Charismatic Language in a court of law through a randomized survey of different treatments of oral arguments in a homicide case. Results show that Charismatic Language used by the prosecution is less likely to influence a jury and can even dissuade their decision. Additionally, the study finds that Charismatic Language used by a female attorney may hinder the argument's reliability to a jury.
ContributorsSchultz, Natalie (Author) / Jensen, Ulrich (Thesis director) / Whittenton, Justin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2023-05