The Principle of Group Polarization Refers to How

question 39

Multiple Choice

The principle of group polarization refers to how

• A)the average opinion of like-minded group members becomes more extreme after discussing an issue
• B)group members tend to suspend critical thinking because they want to be accepted by the group
• C)group decisions tend to be more conservative and less risky than similar decisions reached by individuals
• D)individual decisions tend to be more conservative and less risky than similar decisions reached by groups

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The sum of all costs that vary with output levels, when divided by the total output produced.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that consumers are willing to purchase at various prices.

Monopolistic Firm

A monopolistic firm is a company that has significant market power to set prices or output levels, often because it is the only supplier of a product or service.

Marginal Revenue Curve

A graphical representation showing how marginal revenue varies as output level changes.