A study that asked respondents to be part of a "mock" trial judging a defendant responsible for raping a woman indicated that jurors:
A) held drunk complainants more responsible for the crime committed against them, and sober defendants as less responsible.
B) held drunk complainants less responsible for the crime committed against them, and the defendants as more responsible.
C) held both drunk complainants and sober defendants as more responsible.
D) held both drunk complainants and sober defendants as less responsible.
E) none of the above

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Jurors tend to attribute more responsibility to complainants who are drunk at the time of the crime and view sober defendants as less responsible, reflecting societal biases and misconceptions about consent and responsibility in cases of sexual assault.

A Study That Asked Respondents to Be Part of a "Mock