In Which of the Following Situations Is Group Polarization Least

question 81

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is group polarization least likely to occur?

• A) In deciding the best way to recruit new members,the members of Alpha Beta Fraternity are concerned that their fraternity is distinct from the other fraternities on campus.
• B) While discussing the possibility of offering more outpatient services,the members of the hospital board are surprised that so many members favour the proposal.
• C) The re-election committee discusses both the potential advantages and disadvantages of leaking negative information about the opposing candidate.
• D) In one of the most important decisions it has ever faced,the prosecution team must decide whether to press criminal charges against a high-ranking public official.

Analyze the ethical and financial repercussions of the actions of financial institutions leading up to and during the financial crisis.

Assess Barack Obama's stance on war and healthcare as a U.S. senator and president.

Explore the evolution of the Supreme Court's interpretations regarding affirmative action and LGBTQ+ rights.

Understand the major themes and outcomes of President Obama's presidency, including domestic and foreign policies.

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