Which of the Following Is MOST Likely to Be a Factor

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is MOST likely to be a factor that contributes to group polarisation?

• A) social loafing
• B) obedience
• C) conformity
• D) the bystander effect

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Definitions:

Affirming Consequent

A logical fallacy where a conclusion is incorrectly inferred solely based on the truth of its consequent, despite lacking sufficient evidence.

Hypothetical Syllogism

A logical argument consisting of two conditional statements and a conclusion, based on the premise that if one condition is true, then a second condition must follow.

Modus Tollens

A form of logical argument where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent, symbolically represented as "If P then Q; not Q; therefore not P."

Hypothetical

Based on or serving as a hypothesis, suggesting a possible scenario or assumption for the sake of argument.