The Term Group Polarization Refers to a Phenomenon Whereby ____

question 71

Multiple Choice

The term group polarization refers to a phenomenon whereby ____.

• A)groups divide themselves into two poles, or "sides"
• B)groups tend to make riskier decisions than individuals do
• C)groups tend to make more extreme decisions than individuals do (whether extremely risky or "extremely something else")
• D)groups identify a "rival group" against which they are competing

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Definitions:

Gene

A sequence of DNA or RNA which codes for a molecule that has a function and is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

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a process by which evolutionary changes occur in species, where individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Darwin's Theory

A scientific theory of biological evolution that explains how species evolve over time through the process of natural selection, survival of the fittest, and genetic variations.

Animal Evolution

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