The "One-Juror Verdict" Theory Assumes That

question 96

Multiple Choice

The "one-juror verdict" theory assumes that

• A)one influential juror will persuade others to vote for his or her preferred verdict.
• B)the foreperson will decide the verdict for the jury.
• C)a strong-willed lawyer can persuade the jury to decide in his or her favor.
• D)the judge is the best person to decide the verdict.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiments

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