Why Do Group Members Tend to Be Homogeneous

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why do group members tend to be homogeneous?

• A) because many groups attract people who are similar and groups tend to operate in ways that encourage similarity in the members.
• B) because many groups attract people who are similar and the membership of most groups never changes.
• C) anyone who deviates from the group is immediately removed.
• D) screen new members carefully to make sure they will "fit in."

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