Twelve Angry Men Worksheet biases PDF

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Twelve Angry Men Worksheet 1) Bias Identification: Here is a list of the characters in the film: Identify the bias they displayed during the decision making process. Juror #1

Juror #2

Overconfidence Bias

Ostrich Bias

Juror #4

Juror #5

Blind Spot Bias

Juror #3

Anchoring / emotional Bias

Juror #6

Confirmation Bias Availability heuristic bias

Juror #7

Outcome Bias

Juror #8

Placebo Bias

Juror #10

Selective perception Bias

Juror #9

Choice supporting Bias

Juror #11

Survivorship Bias

Juror #12

Bandwagon Bias

2) Identify key turning points in the movie that influenced or moved jurors toward the decision. What triggered the change in mindset? Key turning points were made that influenced decision makers to reevaluate themselves such as the switch blade being a common knife, the use of the knife for “stabbing” in a downward motion, the prejudicial bigotry revealed by all when juror 10 was shunned. Also, the woman’s need for glasses moved juror #4 from being overconfident and “blind”. The age bias revealed the men’s bias toward the juror, but also revealed that the testimony of the neighbor was in doubt for his physical ability to move across the apartment and witness the murder. The bigotry and socioeconomic bias by juror 10 revealed his prejudice. The most moving part was the father son relationship finally closed the case when his emotional bias was fully realized by himself and his peers. The movie exposed how the jury actually put themselves on trial and reached a close objective view of themselves.

3) How did juror number 8 act to add objectivity into the process? He added an objective view because he met people where they were in the decision making process, found common ground with respect to reason, and most importantly maintained his doubt despite constant ridicule from his peers. He maintained the high ground and did not engage in distractions.

Learning Activity #2 In the article Benefits and Limitations of Decision Models, the author describes some of the limitations that decision making models have in making decisions. Think about this in conjunction with the articles on gut instinct's role in decision making as well as the last two weeks on bias influences and take a position on the following statement: Decision making models do not add value to the decision making process. In your answer be sure to consider the unconscious nature of bias and its role in making decisions....