Luis Is on the Jury for a Highly Publicized Murder

question 46

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 of the following obstacles to problem solving is operating?

• A)Confirmation bias
• B)Mental set
• C)Multiple hypotheses
• D)Illogical reasoning

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