What Is the Group Polarization Effect

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the group polarization effect?

• A)When a minority group presents an idea, members of the majority group offer other ideas.
• B)A group that starts with an extreme position becomes more moderate after discussion.
• C)A group leaning one way on an issue moves even further that way after discussion.
• D)When a group discusses an issue, its members tend to split into opposing groups.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Concept

An idea or mental construct that represents understanding, thoughts, or awareness regarding objects, events, or relationships.

Object Reversibility

Refers to the cognitive recognition that relationships or operations can be returned to their original state from a changed state, underscoring a development in logical thinking.

Identical Balls

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Concrete Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (approximately age 7-12) where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.