According to the Goodwin's analysis of the Rodney King beating trial (discussed in the "Professional Vision" article and in lecture), what was the main reason that officers were not convicted? • none of the choices capture Goodwin's main explanation for the failure to convict. • good fakes, bad breaks, and all the rest for heaven's sakes. • the defense attorneys were "playing the long game" while the prosecution just wanted to "take the money and run." • the judge was bought and paid for. • the trial was held in Simi Valley, a predominantly white and culturally conservative area that was also home to many police officers.

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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

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According to the Goodwin's analysis of the Rodney King beating trial (discussed in the "Professional Vision" article and in lecture), what was the main reason that officers were not convicted?

	• none of the choices capture Goodwin's main explanation for the failure to convict.
	• good fakes, bad breaks, and all the rest for heaven's sakes.
	• the defense attorneys were "playing the long game" while the prosecution just wanted to "take the money and run."
	• the judge was bought and paid for.
	• the trial was held in Simi Valley, a predominantly white and culturally conservative area that was also home to many police officers.