The Story Model Predicts That Jurors Select the Verdict

question 26

Multiple Choice

The story model predicts that jurors select the verdict:

• A) that best fits with the story they have constructed.
• B) based on other jurors' stories and interpretations.
• C) that the judge clearly favors.
• D) based on their preexisting biases.

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