Verbal Behavior and Courtroom Success.

Parkinson, Michael G.

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ERIC Number: EJ240162

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Jan

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Verbal Behavior and Courtroom Success.

Parkinson, Michael G.

Communication Education, v30 n1 p22-32 Jan 1981

Identifies characteristics of successful courtroom speech for prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, and accuseds using computer-based content analysis and rater judgments of verbal behaviors. Demonstrates that verbal aggression is an important factor for successful prosecutors, equivocation is important to success for defense attorneys, and deference predicts success for accuseds. (JMF)

Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Rating Scales, Behavioral Science Research, Communication Research, Court Litigation, Discourse Analysis, Lawyers, Persuasive Discourse, Speech Skills, Success, Verbal Ability, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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