Jurors are best persuaded when:

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Jurors are more likely to be persuaded when attorneys present evidence in a narrative fashion, allowing them to create a coherent story or explanation of the events. This is because humans tend to make sense of information by organizing it into a narrative structure. Allowing jurors to summarize evidence on their own (A) may lead to confusion or bias. There is no clear evidence that viewing live versus videotaped witnesses (C) has a significant impact on persuasion. Familiarity with the case before becoming a juror (D) can lead to biased opinions and is therefore not desirable.

Jurors Are Best Persuaded When