When a witness reveals inadmissible evidence,the judge informs jurors to disregard that evidence.Why do jurors ignore that instruction?

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This phenomenon is known as the "attentional blink." The jury may give more weight to the inadmissible evidence because the judge's instructions bring it to their attention, making it stand out in their memory. This can affect their decision-making process despite the judge's instruction to disregard it.

When a Witness Reveals Inadmissible Evidence,the Judge Informs Jurors to Disregard