If groups with contrasting opinions meet together to discuss an issue, ____ predicts that the group opinions will move toward each other, whereas _____ predicts that the group to opinions will move away from each other.

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Persuasive arguments theory suggests that through the exchange of arguments, individuals in a group may influence each other, potentially leading to a convergence of opinions. Social categorization theory, on the other hand, posits that individuals categorize themselves and others into groups, which can lead to an emphasis on differences and potentially polarize group opinions further apart.

If Groups with Contrasting Opinions Meet Together to Discuss an Issue