Claire is a prospective juror in a case in which there has been a lot of pre-trial publicity. Claire maintains that despite the fact that she has heard of the defendant and is aware of some of the negative publicity, she will be impartial. Should Claire be believed and chosen as a juror?
A. Yes, people generally have the ability to assess whether or not they can be impartial.
B. Yes, even if she is aware of the pre-trial publicity, she probably wasn't affected by it.
C. No, people do not always recognize the extent of their biases or they may not be willing to admit to them.
D. Both A and B
Answer: C
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