Group Polarization

question 8

Multiple Choice

Group polarization

• A)occurs when one or more group members feel pressured to conform to the group's decision even if they personally disagree.
• B)occurs when two or more groups interact with one another on an informal basis.
• C)is when a group is more likely to move toward a more extreme position than members might have done individually.
• D)sets up a number of independent groups to work on opposing sides of an issue.
• E)assigns each team member as a "critical evaluator" with the responsibility to express opinions and objections freely.

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Definitions:

Therapods

A group of bipedal dinosaurs, mostly carnivorous, that includes modern birds and their extinct ancestors like Tyrannosaurus rex.

Tyrannosaurus

Tyrannosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaurs that lived approximately 68 to 66 million years ago, known for being one of the largest land predators of its time.

Homology

Refers to the existence of shared ancestry between a pair of structures, or genes, in different species.

Parsimonious

Characterized by extreme or excessive economy or simplicity in approach or methodology, often in scientific theories.