After hearing evidence in a murder trial, 10 jurors believe the evidence is insufficient to convict the 27-year-old African American defendant. Based on the group polarization hypothesis, after the jurors deliberate

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The group polarization hypothesis suggests that after discussing their views, a group will often shift towards a more extreme version of their initial inclination. Since the majority initially believes the evidence is insufficient, deliberation is likely to reinforce this belief, making them more convinced of the defendant's innocence or the insufficiency of evidence to convict.

After Hearing Evidence in a Murder Trial, 10 Jurors Believe