Compared to When Two Individuals Compete, When Two Groups of People

question 154

Multiple Choice

Compared to when two individuals compete, when two groups of people compete, they tend to be extreme and hostile. This is known as ____. ​

• A)the minimal group effect
• B)the discontinuity effect
• C)the group polarization effect
• D)deindividuation

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Definitions:

Association

A mental connection or relation between thoughts, ideas, or concepts, often formed through experience or learning.

Innate Ideas

Concepts and knowledge that are argued to be inborn or naturally present in the mind, rather than acquired through experience.

Cognitive Processes

The mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using knowledge, including perception, memory, thinking, and language.

Balance Theory

A theory that proposes people strive for consistency and balance in their relationships and beliefs for a harmonious state.