Group Polarization Occurs When

question 169

Multiple Choice

Group polarization occurs when:

• A) a decision-making team is divided with opposing views regarding the best solution to a problem.
• B) a team tends to make more extreme decisions than individuals making the decision alone.
• C) a highly cohesive team tries to maintain harmony within the group.
• D) a team is clearly divided into two ethnic or gender groups.
• E) the team leader asks half the team members to develop arguments against the dominant position in the team.

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