Group Discussion Often Pushes People's Initial Individual Decisions to the Extreme

question 160

Multiple Choice

Group discussion often pushes people's initial individual decisions to the extreme, yielding group polarization. According to the persuasive arguments interpretation, this is because __________.

• A) others bring up perspectives or issues that the individual hadn't considered
• B) individuals are motivated to be accepted by other members of the group
• C) individuals bolster their initial beliefs when they make their case to others
• D) individuals work to reduce the dissonance aroused when other people disagree with them

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Definitions:

Naming Taboo

A prohibition or restriction on using particular names or words, often due to cultural, religious, or social reasons.

Living Language

A language that is still in active use among people as a primary form of communication.

Dead Language

A language that is no longer spoken or used in daily communication by any community.

Native Population

The indigenous peoples or original inhabitants of a particular geographical region.