After hearing evidence in a murder trial, ten jurors believed that the evidence was insufficient to convict the 25-year-old Black defendant. According to the group polarization hypothesis, after the jurors deliberated, they would be

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According to the group polarization hypothesis, when individuals with similar beliefs and attitudes discuss an issue and come to a decision, their initial views are likely to become more extreme. In the case of the jurors, those who initially believed that the evidence was insufficient to convict the defendant are likely to become even more convinced after deliberation, leading to a stronger polarization in that direction. Therefore, the best choice is B, as the jurors are more likely to be more convinced that the evidence was insufficient to convict.

After Hearing Evidence in a Murder Trial, Ten Jurors Believed