Nan Had Pretty Much Made Up Her Mind Before a Group

question 117

Multiple Choice

Nan had pretty much made up her mind before a group discussion.During the discussion, however, she thinks to herself, "I think I'll hang back and see how the others feel about it.I don't want them to think I'm nuts or anything." Nan's thoughts best reflect the ________ interpretation of group polarization.

• A) social comparison
• B) persuasive arguments
• C) deviance avoidance
• D) accuracy motive

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Definitions:

Exemption

A provision that reduces or eliminates a taxpayer's obligation to pay tax, typically based on certain conditions or qualifications.

Tax Bill

A statement from a government authority specifying the amount of tax owed by an individual or entity.

Proration

The allocation or division of financial amounts based on a proportionate distribution, often applied in billing, refunds, or dividends.

Taxable Year

The one-year period that is used for calculating taxes, which can be either a calendar year or a fiscal year.