In the case of a split jury, where half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _____. This tendency is also referred to as the _____ bias.

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When a jury initially splits, there is a tendency for jurors to become more lenient toward the defendant in further deliberations, which may lead to a final verdict of "not guilty." This is known as the leniency bias. Therefore, C) "not guilty" is the most likely final verdict when a jury initially splits.

In the Case of a Split Jury, Where Half Favor