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Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias explains why it often feels futile to argue politics with someone with a different viewpoint; you can construct the best argument in the world, and it wont override a persons drive to maintain their beliefs. Prime suspect: An examination of factors that aggravate and counteract confirmation bias in criminal investigations.