Which of the Following Statements Is Not a Viable Explanation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not a viable explanation for the finding that jurors often fail to comply with a judge's instruction to disregard inadmissible evidence?

• A) Jurors do not like being told what they can and cannot pay attention to.
• B) The judge's instruction often draws greater attention to the evidence in question.
• C) Jurors are primarily motivated to reach the "right" decision.
• D) Judicial instructions do not make it clear which information should be disregarded.

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