Kumar,sitting on a University Committee Deliberating Over a Proposed Tuition

question 9

Multiple Choice

Kumar,sitting on a university committee deliberating over a proposed tuition increase,has made up his mind about the issue.However,during the discussion Kumar thinks that he will see how others feel,because he doesn't want them to think he is too radical.Kumar best illustrates the _____ interpretation of group polarization.

• A)persuasive arguments
• B)risky shift
• C)social comparison
• D)social loafing

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