When a Group of Racially Prejudiced High School Students Discussed

question 42

Multiple Choice

When a group of racially prejudiced high school students discussed racial issues, their attitudes became even more prejudiced. This best illustrates

• A) group polarization.
• B) the bystander effect.
• C) social facilitation.
• D) deindividuation.

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