When a Group of Like-Minded People Gathers and Discusses an Issue

question 521

True/False

When a group of like-minded people gathers and discusses an issue, the group's opinion, attitude, or decision may become more extreme through the processes of normative social influence and informational social influence.

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Definitions:

Emotional Ties

Connections between people that are based on feelings, affections, or personal bonds.

Close Interaction

Intimate or personal engagement between individuals, often involving direct communication or physical proximity.

Fictive Kin

A family in which nonrelatives are accepted as part of a family.

Social Kin

Individuals who are considered family based on social ties, affection, or chosen familial bonds, rather than blood relation.