Assignment

Major movie star Reginald Chase is on trial for the murder of his ex-wife, media personality Lucerne Ludlow. You and your group (Group A or Group B) are the jury assigned to this case. You and the other members of the jury are somewhat familiar with who these celebrities are, but you are not familiar with the details of the case. (In order to qualify for a jury, jurors must not come to a trial knowing the particulars of the case.)

Initial Vote and Reasons

You should submit a post stating your reasons for convicting or acquitting Reginald chase.

Groupthink Analysis.

Examine the results of the jury's decision to convict or acquit and consider the process and the reasoning you and your colleagues gave for their votes. Reflect, too, on what you have learned about "groupthink" from the course materials and readings. Write a post that reflects on the deliberation and considers the wider implications of groupthink for society. Consider: To what extent was the verdict in this case an example of groupthink? Where else do you see groupthink in our society? What implications does groupthink have for social welfare and social change?