Group Polarization Occurs When

question 133

Multiple Choice

Group polarization occurs when:

• A)group opinion on an issue becomes divided into two separate positions
• B)a group's dominant point of view becomes stronger and more extreme over time
• C)group members seek consensus and ignore or suppress dissenting points of view
• D)members of a group cannot reach consensus on an issue

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Illusory Correlation

Illusory correlation is the cognitive bias of perceiving a relationship between variables, typically events or behaviors, even when no such relationship exists.

Censoring Dissent

The act of suppressing opinions that are contrary to those of the majority or in power, often seen in political, social, or cultural contexts.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group becomes more extreme than the initial attitude of its members following group discussions.