Bob and Will Are Arguing About Capital Punishment and End

question 3

Multiple Choice

Bob and Will are arguing about capital punishment and end up adapting more extreme attitudes on the topic than they had previously.According to the social comparison interpretation, why did Bob's and Will's attitudes become more extreme?

• A) Through their discussion, they were exposed to a wide range of influential arguments.
• B) They viewed the consequences of their attitudes or decisions as extremely important.
• C) They desire to be different from others, but also to be correct in their views.
• D) They are motivated to conform to views that are socially desirable.

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