Based on the social comparison explanation of group polarization,which of the following should have the most influence on group members' attitudes toward an issue?

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According to the social comparison explanation of group polarization, individuals will shift their attitudes toward the dominant norm of the group in order to gain social acceptance and enhance their self-esteem. Therefore, the number of people who share a particular attitude within the group will have the most influence on individual attitudes. Option A is incorrect because the attitudes of an outgroup do not have a direct impact on the attitudes of the ingroup. Option B is incorrect because individual attitudes will be influenced more by the dominant norm of the group than by a minority of group members who favour a cautious approach. Option D may have some influence but is unlikely to have the most influence since it only applies to those who offer arguments relevant to the issue.

Based on the Social Comparison Explanation of Group Polarization,which of the Following