The Tendency for a Group's Attitudes to Become More Extreme

question 120

Multiple Choice

The tendency for a group's attitudes to become more extreme as a result of group discussions is known as:

• A) common group identity.
• B) groupthink.
• C) social comparison.
• D) group polarization.

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