Professors Maksoud, Struthers, and Vasic each tend to think that obtaining a university degree is easier today than it was when they were students. After discussing the matter over coffee, they are even more convinced that obtaining a degree is easier today. This episode provides an example of

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The episode described in the question is an example of group polarization, which occurs when members of a group become more extreme in their views after discussing an issue together. In this case, the professors' individual beliefs that obtaining a university degree is easier today were likely reinforced and strengthened by their discussion with each other, leading to a more extreme view in favor of this position. The other answer choices are not applicable to this scenario.

Professors Maksoud, Struthers, and Vasic Each Tend to Think That