A Group of Homophobic High School Students,including James and Maria,discussed

question 258

Multiple Choice

A group of homophobic high school students,including James and Maria,discussed prejudice against gays.During the conversation,their attitudes became even more prejudiced.This best illustrates

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

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Definitions:

Earnings Difference

The disparity in income earned between different individuals, occupations, or time periods.

Married Men

Adult males who are legally joined in marriage to a spouse.

Employment Discrimination

Unequal treatment of people on the basis of their race, gender, or religion, restricting their employment and earnings opportunities compared with others of similar productivity. Employment discrimination may stem from the prejudices of employers, customers, fellow employees, or all three.