Group discussion resulting in strengthening a group's dominant view and shifting it to a greater extreme is known as
A) groupthink.
B) group polarization.
C) group diffusion.
D) reinforcement.

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Group polarization occurs when group discussion leads to the strengthening and shifting of a group's dominant view towards a more extreme position. This can happen through various mechanisms such as social comparison, persuasive arguments, and conformity pressures. Groupthink, on the other hand, refers to the tendency of a group to make flawed decisions due to the desire for consensus and conformity. Group diffusion and reinforcement are not directly related to the process of group discussion and decision-making.

Group Discussion Resulting in Strengthening a Group's Dominant View and Shifting