A Social-Comparison Explanation of Polarization in Groups Suggest That Polarization

question 49

Multiple Choice

A social-comparison explanation of polarization in groups suggest that polarization occurs when

• A)individuals compare their position to other members' positions,and find that others are more extreme than they are.
• B)groups generate more arguments in favor of one position rather than another and the members shift their opinions in that direction.
• C)groups implicitly adopt decision rules that prompt them to support more extreme decisions.
• D)groups value caution more than risk,but can't make a clear comparison between these two values.

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