Kumar,sitting on a university committee deliberating over a proposed tuition increase,has made up his mind about the issue.However,during the discussion Kumar thinks that he will see how others feel,because he doesn't want them to think he is too radical.Kumar best illustrates the _____ interpretation of group polarization.

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Kumar's behavior of withholding his opinion and conforming to the group is an example of social comparison, where individuals adjust their opinions to match those of the group in order to fit in or avoid appearing too extreme.

Kumar,sitting on a University Committee Deliberating Over a Proposed Tuition