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The Power of Confirmation Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury themselves.

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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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

Group 1 was told that Hannah was raised in an affluent community by college-educated parents both employed in professional settings. In a jury deliberation, confirmation bias leads jurors to selectively attend to the people expressing views or opinions similar to theirs. Hypothesis testing in attorney-conducted voir dire.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Juror misconduct, encompassing any inappropriate or illegal conduct that undermines the jury’s function, can include communication with external parties, researching the case outside the courtroom, or harboring prejudice. Jury deliberation secrecy is safeguarded to maintain fairness and prevent undue influence.