When jurors are instructed to disregard the inadmissible evidence, they sometimes feel there is no good reason for such an instruction. Instead, they give that evidence an even greater weight in their decision making. This process is assumed by _____ theory.

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Reactance theory explains this phenomenon, suggesting that when people feel their freedom to consider all evidence is restricted, they may place more emphasis on the prohibited information.

When Jurors Are Instructed to Disregard the Inadmissible Evidence, They