Research has demonstrated that jurors have a hard time shifting their standards from "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" during the trial to _______________________ during the sentencing phase.

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The correct answer is C: preponderance of the evidence. During the sentencing phase, the burden of proof is lower than during the trial, and jurors are instructed to consider the evidence by a preponderance of the evidence, which means that it is more likely than not that the defendant committed the crime.

Research Has Demonstrated That Jurors Have a Hard Time Shifting