Despite the fact that dissenting jurors often adopt the majority point of view, unanimous verdicts are desirable because this requirement encourages jurors to consider the evidence more carefully and

a. the majority may change their minds as to how guilty the defendant is.
b. the minority prolongs productive deliberation.
c. try to debunk false testimonies.
d. the majority will then be more confident in their verdict.


Answer: A

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