Luis Is on the Jury for a Highly Publicized Murder

question 13

Multiple Choice

Luis is on the jury for a highly publicized murder case.After hearing the prosecution's evidence,he has decided that the defendant is guilty.The defense provides several witnesses that place the defendant at a party during the time of the murder.However,Luis ignores this evidence and continues to believe that the defendant is guilty.Which obstacle to problem solving is operating?

• A) confirmation bias
• B) mental set
• C) multiple hypotheses
• D) illogical reasoning

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