_____ Is a Tendency for Group Discussion to Shift Group

question 48

Multiple Choice

_____ is a tendency for group discussion to shift group members toward an extreme position.

• A)Social facilitation
• B)Group polarization
• C)Ingroup bias
• D)Social loafing

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