Your book notes that the criminal justice system in the United States may create bias in favor of accusers (or plaintiffs)because they are allowed to present their case before the defense. If it exists, this bias would be due to the ________ heuristic.

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The anchoring heuristic refers to the human tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information offered (the "anchor") when making decisions. In this context, the accuser's case is presented first, potentially setting an anchor that influences the perception of the defense's case.

Your Book Notes That the Criminal Justice System in the United