Which of the Following Describes the Accentuation Phenomenon

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the accentuation phenomenon?

• A)Initial differences among student groups become less marked over time in university as a result of exposure to new information.
• B)Initial differences among student groups become sharper and greater with more time in university.
• C)Discussions with like-minded others stimulate creative thought and reduce the extremism of opinions.
• D)The benefits of group membership become more apparent the longer one is part of the group.

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

The practice of deriving a conclusion from the unification of multiple assertions believed to be true.

Trial-And-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which continue until success, or until the agent stops trying.

Invincibility Fable

A cognitive bias commonly found in teenagers and young adults, characterized by the belief that they are exempt from common vulnerabilities and dangers.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A characteristic of adolescent thinking that leads to an over-focus on the self and a failure to recognize other people's perspectives.