If a Person Faces Polaris, the North Star, That Person

question 268

Multiple Choice

If a person faces Polaris, the North Star, that person is facing north;

• A) east is to their right and west is to their left, but only if they are in the northern hemisphere.
• B) east is to their right and west is to their left, whether they are in the northern hemisphere or not.
• C) west is to their right and east is to their left, but only if they are in the northern hemisphere.
• D) west is to their right and east is to their left, whether they are in the northern hemisphere or not.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony and conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Group Polarization

Group polarization occurs when the attitude of a group becomes more extreme than the initial inclination of its members after group discussions.

Group Polarization

The effect where the dominant opinions or convictions of a group intensify or become more radical after discussions among its members.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often in group contexts, leading to uninhibited behavior.