When jurors are instructed to disregard the inadmissible evidence, they sometimes feel there is no good reason for such an instruction. Instead, they give that evidence an even greater weight. This process is assumed by _____.

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This process is known as reactance. Jurors may feel that they are being deprived of important information and may become more likely to consider it in their decision-making process. Reactance occurs when individuals feel their freedom or choices are threatened, and they respond by asserting their autonomy by doing the opposite of what they are asked to do.

When Jurors Are Instructed to Disregard the Inadmissible Evidence, They