Despite the Fact That Normative and Informational Conformity Pressures Often

question 47

Multiple Choice

Despite the fact that normative and informational conformity pressures often convince dissenting jurors to adopt the majority point of view,unanimous verdicts are desirable because this requirement encourages jurors to

• A) discuss their original biases.
• B) deliberate for the least amount of time possible.
• C) convict on the more serious offense.
• D) consider the evidence more carefully.
• E) reach a speedy and accurate verdict.

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Definitions:

Indifference Schedule

An indifference schedule is a table or graph representing combinations of two goods among which a consumer is indifferent, showing how much of one good the consumer is willing to give up to obtain more of the other good.

Willingness

The readiness or inclination of a person to do something or to act in a certain way, often used in economic contexts to discuss willingness to pay.

Marginal Utility

The incremental benefit or satisfaction a buyer obtains from the consumption of one more unit of a good or service.

Law

A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.