According to research, under which circumstances do jurors tend to allow personal biases and other irrelevant considerations to cloud their judgment?

A. when the juror and defendant are of different racial groups
B. when the juror and defendant are of the opposite sex
C. when the evidence presented is strong
D. when the evidence presented is weak


Answer: D

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