Group discussion is likely to lead members to make decisions that are
A) extreme in the direction that they individually favored before the discussion.
B) more extreme in the direction that the group initially favored.
C) less extreme in the direction that the group initially favored.
D) extreme in the direction that the group initially opposed.

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Group polarization occurs when group discussion leads members to make more extreme decisions than they would individually or initially. This occurs because group members tend to reinforce each other's opinions and lead to a shift towards a more extreme position that the group initially favored.

Group Discussion Is Likely to Lead Members to Make Decisions