What Do Psychologists Call the Tendency for Groups to Become

question 73

Multiple Choice

What do psychologists call the tendency for groups to become more extreme in their positions following discussion?

• A) group polarization
• B) social loafing
• C) a social dilemma
• D) social facilitation

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Definitions:

Mental Resources

Cognitive and emotional capacities that an individual can draw upon to perform tasks, solve problems, and manage demands, including attention, memory, and resilience.

Attention

The act or state of applying the mind to something, focusing mental effort on a particular stimulus or task.

Habituation

A process through which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to decreased response.

Repeated Presentations

The process of showing or introducing the same content multiple times to reinforce learning or memory.