Jodie is a member of a jury that is trying to decide whether to award a plaintiff $5,000 or $10,000 in damages.While most of the jury favors the smaller award, Jodie favors the larger one.Jodie is the last to respond when the foreman polls the jury.What would make Jodie most likely to maintain her own view?

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Jodie is more likely to maintain her own view if one other juror also votes for the larger award, as this will provide her with some support and validation for her opinion. If there is little discussion before the jury is polled or if the other jurors are all male or female, this is less likely to impact Jodie's opinion.

Jodie Is a Member of a Jury That Is Trying