The Group Polarization Effect Refers to the Fact That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The group polarization effect refers to the fact that

• A) a group that is composed of people with widely differing opinions tends to shift most of them toward a moderate position.
• B) people with opposite personalities find each other attractive.
• C) groups that discuss an issue tend to split into opposite, hostile camps.
• D) after a group discusses an issue it tends to shift toward a more extreme opinion.

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Definitions:

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two or more independent variables on a dependent variable, allowing interaction effects to be assessed.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or changed to observe their effects on dependent variables.

Interaction Effects

The influence that the combination of two or more independent variables has on a dependent variable, beyond their individual effects.

Income

The money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.