If a Single Juror Disagrees with the Rest, What Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

If a single juror disagrees with the rest, what is likely to happen during deliberations?

• A) The majority will come to see that the dissenter is right.
• B) The single juror will change his or her mind and vote with the majority.
• C) Neither the single juror nor the majority will change their minds and the jury will be hung.
• D) The majority will be persuaded by compelling logical arguments from the lone dissenter.

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

A state of physical alertness and activation that is often a response to a stimulus or emotional state.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher known for his contributions to pragmatism and functionalism and as the father of American psychology.

Physiological Arousal

Physical states of alertness or excitement, often associated with increased heart rate, respiration, and energy, in response to stimuli.

Elevated Levels

Higher than normal amounts or concentrations of a substance or parameter, often indicating a problem or condition.