The Solidification and Further Strengthening of an Individual's Position as a Consequence

question 31

Multiple Choice

The solidification and further strengthening of an individual's position as a consequence of a group discussion or interaction is known as

• A)groupthink.
• B)social loafing.
• C)the group polarization effect.
• D)the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

White matter

Tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up primarily of nerve fibers and is responsible for communication between different brain regions and between the brain and the spinal cord.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical within the vesicles of the synaptic knob that is released into the postsynaptic structures when a nerve impulse reaches the synaptic knob.

Synaptic knob

The expanded region at the end of an axon terminal, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells.

Interneuron

A type of neuron that communicates only with other neurons, typically found within the central nervous system and plays a role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.