Jane and Sandy were best friends in their first year of university. Jane joined a sorority; Sandy didn't. By the end of their last year,they found that they had less in common with each other than with the other members of their respective circles of friends. Which of the following phenomena most likely explains their feelings?

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Group polarization refers to the phenomenon that occurs when group discussion leads to the strengthening of a group’s initial attitudes and beliefs. In this case, Jane and Sandy may have each been influenced by the attitudes and beliefs of their respective circles of friends, leading to a further divergence between them.

Jane and Sandy Were Best Friends in Their First Year