The Term Group Polarisation Refers to a Phenomenon Whereby ____

question 119

Multiple Choice

The term group polarisation refers to a phenomenon whereby ____.

• A)groups divide themselves into two poles, or 'sides'
• B)groups tend to make riskier decisions than individuals do
• C)groups tend to make more extreme decisions than individuals do (whether extremely risky or 'extremely something else')
• D)groups identify a 'rival group' against which they are competing

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