Which of the following were both mentioned as possible causes for group polarization?
A)Normative social influence and informational social influence
B)Group selection and the fundamental attribution error
C)Social loafing and groupthink
D)The self-serving bias and social facilitation

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Normative social influence and informational social influence are both recognized as possible causes for group polarization. Normative social influence involves conforming to the expectations of others to be liked or accepted, while informational social influence involves looking to the group for information in situations where the correct action or belief is uncertain. Both mechanisms can lead to more extreme positions within a group.

Which of the Following Were Both Mentioned as Possible Causes