According to a Social Comparison Interpretation, Group Polarization Tends to Occur

question 143

Multiple Choice

According to a social comparison interpretation, group polarization tends to occur because individuals can present themselves in a more __________ light by taking slightly more __________ positions than the norm of the group.

• A) positive; extreme
• B) positive; cautious
• C) negative; risky
• D) positive; conservative

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The act of expressing the same idea or fact in different words, often to clarify or emphasize.

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