Group Discussion Often Pushes People's Initial Individual Decisions to the Extreme

question 160

Multiple Choice

Group discussion often pushes people's initial individual decisions to the extreme, yielding group polarization. According to the persuasive arguments interpretation, this is because __________.

• A) others bring up perspectives or issues that the individual hadn't considered
• B) individuals are motivated to be accepted by other members of the group
• C) individuals bolster their initial beliefs when they make their case to others
• D) individuals work to reduce the dissonance aroused when other people disagree with them

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Definitions:

Enforced

Imposed by authority or law to ensure compliance or adherence to certain standards or regulations.

Harvest Slowly

A principle or approach suggesting the gradual collection or utilization of resources to ensure sustainability and avoid depletion.

Market Failure

A scenario where goods and services are distributed in a way that isn't optimal, frequently resulting in a reduction of overall societal well-being.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets including real property and intellectual property.