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

Jury Analyst

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someones legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making. One of the most resilient and robust of these hidden biases is confirmation bias.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someones legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someone’s legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. Jury Selection. As to technique, I favor jury selection looking for values, life experiences and attitudes through open discussion. Eighty percent of the talking should be by the jury.

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Jury Pool Size and Process

Jury Analyst

Understanding the Jury Selection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigating through the steps of jury selection reveals the critical role of the jury pool’s size in the legal system. These insights can optimize the representativeness of a jury pool, ensuring it reflects a cross-section of the community.

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Jury Pool Size and Process

Jury Analyst

Understanding the Jury Selection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigating through the steps of jury selection reveals the critical role of the jury pool’s size in the legal system. These insights can optimize the representativeness of a jury pool, ensuring it reflects a cross-section of the community.