Which of the Following Statements Captures the Persuasive Arguments Account

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements captures the persuasive arguments account of why group polarization occurs? Discussing an issue in a group

• A) exposes group members to even more arguments in favor of the position that the average group member was already inclined to take.
• B) exposes group members to arguments that contradict their original positions.
• C) gives each person a chance to state his or her opinion out loud, which increases his or her commitment to that opinion.
• D) increases group members' motivation to reach a consensus.

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Definitions:

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