Adeline is a jury member in a criminal case.After hearing the attorneys,she decides that the accused in the case must be sentenced to life in prison without parole.However,after deliberating the case with the other members of the jury,she decides that the accused must be sentenced to death.Which of the following aspects of group decision is best exemplified in this scenario?

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The scenario best exemplifies the risky shift phenomenon, where group decision-making results in a more extreme decision than an individual's initial opinion. In this case, Adeline's initial decision was to sentence the accused to life in prison, but after discussing with the other jury members, they collectively decided to impose a more extreme punishment of death.

Adeline Is a Jury Member in a Criminal Case