Define Group Polarization and Describe How Modern Forms of Communication

question 40

Essay

Define group polarization and describe how modern forms of communication might increase its prevalence.

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety

Emotional distress seen in individuals, especially children, due to being separated from familiar people or environments.

Distress

A negative emotional state caused by stress, characterized by feelings of anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Separation Anxiety

a disorder characterized by excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from those to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.

Stranger Wariness

A developmental stage in infants and young children where they start to show apprehension or fear towards unfamiliar people.