When the jury entered the jury room most of the jurors thought that the defendant in the case was probably innocent,but some weren't certain.After discussing the case for four hours,all twelve jurors are now firmly convinced that the defendant did not commit the crime.Which process is the strengthening of the jurors' opinions following group discussion consistent with

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Group polarization is the process of group discussion that strengthens and either reinforces the initial opinions of group members or leads to a shift towards a more extreme decision. In this scenario, the jurors began with some uncertainty, but through discussion, their opinions became more consistent and firmly convinced, indicating group polarization. Groupthink refers to the phenomenon of group members conforming to a majority opinion without critiquing it or considering alternative options. The bystander effect is the idea that individuals are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when other people are present. Reciprocity is the act of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. None of these options are applicable to the scenario given.

When the Jury Entered the Jury Room Most of the Jurors