Asked by Francies Guzman on Jul 29, 2024
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Which key ingredient to minority influence did the single holdout in the 12 Angry Men jury NOT demonstrate?
A) The juror consistently argued his position.
B) He offered strong evidence that supported his position.
C) He first conformed to the group before expressing his view (idiosyncrasy credits) .
D) The juror managed to convert another group member early in the deliberations.
Idiosyncrasy Credits
The allowance given to a person by others within a group to deviate from the group's norms, often earned through loyalty or competence.
Single Holdout
A situation or scenario in which one member or element resists conformity or consensus, often impacting decision-making processes.
- Review the scenarios in which minority beliefs shape group determinations and their resulting influences on social constructs.
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Nellie DuncanAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The single holdout juror did not first conform to the group before expressing his view, which is known as earning idiosyncrasy credits. Instead, he immediately expressed his opposing view and consistently argued for it throughout the deliberations. He did not demonstrate this key ingredient to minority influence.
Learning Objectives
- Review the scenarios in which minority beliefs shape group determinations and their resulting influences on social constructs.