Logan,a middle-aged man,has conservative political views.He joins a conservative group in his neighborhood and participates in its activities.Over the years,he becomes more conservative due to the group's influence.According to social psychologists,Logan most likely exemplifies ________ in this scenario.

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Group polarization refers to the phenomenon where group discussions and interactions lead to the strengthening of initial group attitudes and beliefs. In this scenario, Logan's participation in the conservative group has led to the strengthening of his conservative views over time, which exemplifies group polarization. Social facilitation, social loafing, and groupthink refer to different group processes that do not necessarily explain Logan's changed attitudes.

Logan,a Middle-Aged Man,has Conservative Political Views