A Group of Students Is Discussing Whether Same-Sex Couples Should

question 68

Multiple Choice

A group of students is discussing whether same-sex couples should be allowed to marry.The students begin the discussion with opinions that are somewhat in favor of gay marriage.If group polarization occurs,

• A) students will be more strongly supportive of gay marriage after the discussion.
• B) students will be more strongly opposed to gay marriage after the discussion.
• C) students' attitudes will not change as a result of the discussion.
• D) a great deal of disagreement and conflict will occur during the discussion.

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