Asked by
Stephanie Heverly
on Dec 22, 2024Verified
The decisions taken by juries are:
A) capable of weeding out any errors of individual jury members.
B) based on the best possible method for getting at the truth in a situation.
C) prone to decision-making deficiencies like group polarisation and groupthink.
D) more accurate than those of the average individual would make on their own.
Group Polarisation
The tendency of a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.
- Gain insight into the notion of groupthink and how it influences the choices made by a collective.
- Gain insights into the role of group polarization in shaping decisions and its relation to established group norms.
- Investigate the different elements that may affect the outcomes of jury verdicts and examine studies related to the decision-making processes of juries.
Verified Answer
BK
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the notion of groupthink and how it influences the choices made by a collective.
- Gain insights into the role of group polarization in shaping decisions and its relation to established group norms.
- Investigate the different elements that may affect the outcomes of jury verdicts and examine studies related to the decision-making processes of juries.
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