The Phenomenon Whereby Groups Tend to Shift and Make More

question 52

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon whereby groups tend to shift and make more extreme the initial position of the majority of the members is referred to as ______.

• A) risky shift
• B) groupthink
• C) normative influence
• D) group polarization

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