One juror does not agree that the defendant has been shown to be guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt." Based on the research of Solomon Asch, the juror would be less likely to conform eventually to the verdict of the majority if

a. he or she is "doubt-ridden."
b. the juror is a female.
c. one other juror decides the dissenter is right.
d. the evidence clearly supports the majority decision.


Answer: c. one other juror decides the dissenter is right.

Psychology

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