Robert has been found guilty by a jury of his peers.Based on research presented in your textbook,a juror leaning towards a lighter sentence would recommend ______years in prison after deliberating with like-minded jurors.
A) more
B) less
C) the same
D) slightly more

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According to the research presented in the textbook, when jurors who are leaning towards a lighter sentence deliberate with like-minded jurors, they tend to recommend a shorter sentence than if they had deliberated alone or with jurors who are leaning towards a harsher sentence. This is known as the "law of group polarization." Therefore, the juror in this scenario would likely recommend a sentence that is less than what they would have recommended on their own.

Robert Has Been Found Guilty by a Jury of His