One reason judges' instructions tend to have little impact on jurors is that

a. the instructions typically come before the evidence is presented, increasing the likelihood that the jurors willforget them

b. the jurors often find the instructions difficult to comprehend, leading to misunderstandings and confusion.
c. the jurors frequently consider the instructions to be irrelevant to the trial, leading them to experiencereactance.
d. jurors usually try to avoid jury nullification.


b

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