Which of the Following Statements Captures the Persuasive Arguments Account

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements captures the persuasive arguments account of why group polarization occurs?

• A) Discussing an issue in a group exposes group members to even more arguments in favor of the position that the average group member was already inclined to take.
• B) Discussing an issue in a group exposes group members to arguments that contradict their original position.
• C) Discussing an issue in a group gives each person a chance to state his or her opinion out loud, which increases his or her commitment to that opinion.
• D) Discussing an issue in a group increases group members' motivation to reach a consensus.

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Definitions:

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