Jodie is a member of a jury that is trying to decide whether to award the 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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Knowing that at least one other person shares her view might give Jodie the confidence to stick to her own opinion, even in the face of opposition. The gender of the other jurors doesn't necessarily have any bearing on Jodie's decision, and little discussion before the poll might not allow Jodie to fully express her own reasoning.

Jodie Is a Member of a Jury That Is Trying