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Jury 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.

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

Jury Analyst

Group 1 was told that Hannah was raised in an affluent community by college-educated parents, both employed in professional settings. In jury deliberation, confirmation bias leads jurors to attend to the people expressing similar views or opinions selectively. Participants were divided into two groups.

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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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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 similar views or opinions. Hypothesis testing in attorney-conducted voir dire.

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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.