A shift toward more extreme decisions in a group as a function of discussion is referred to as
A) group polarization.
B) biased decision making.
C) the bystander effect.
D) diffusion of responsibility.

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Group polarization refers to the tendency for group decisions to become more extreme than the initial inclinations of its members. This can occur as a result of the group discussion, where individuals may feel pressure to conform to the attitudes and beliefs of the group, leading to a more polarized decision. Biased decision making, the bystander effect, and diffusion of responsibility are related but different phenomena.

A Shift Toward More Extreme Decisions in a Group as a Function