Which of the following statements is true of group influences affecting jurors?
A. When evidence is not highly incriminating, deliberating jurors become more lenient.
B. Due to the nature of jury deliberation, group polarization is highly unlikely.
C. A minority that favors a guilty verdict stands a better chance of prevailing than one that favors acquittal.
D. Individuals tend to recall trial information better than the overall jury does.
Answer: A
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