Having just heard the judge's instructions toward the end of the trial, deliberating jurors would have them fresh in their minds and be more likely to use them. This phenomenon demonstrates the ______.

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The recency effect suggests that people are more likely to remember and use information that was presented last, such as the judge's instructions at the end of a trial.

Having Just Heard the Judge's Instructions Toward the End of the Trial