David, Roger, Ian, and Keith Were Debating Whether the Hoopsters

question 28

Multiple Choice

David, Roger, Ian, and Keith were debating whether the Hoopsters or the Dunkers were the better basketball team. When they started their debate all four friends thought the Hoopsters were slightly better, but after an hour they have now come to the conclusion that the Hoopsters are so much better that they will probably take the division title. What is illustrated by this example?

• A)group polarization
• B)bystander effect
• C)groupthink
• D)self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Zone of Proximal Development

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