The average attitude of generally like-minded people in a group becomes even more liberal over time in large part because several members of a group want to avoid the disapproval of other key group members. This tendency for attitudes to become more extreme is called the _________________, and in this case, it appears to have been produced by the _________________.
A)deindividuation; informational social influence
B)group polarization; normative social influence
C)normative social influence; informational social influence
D)groupthink; group polarization

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Group polarization refers to the phenomenon where the average viewpoint of a group becomes more extreme over time, which is the correct term for the first blank. This process often occurs because individuals shift their opinions to align more closely with what they perceive to be the dominant viewpoint within the group, seeking approval from other members, which is an example of normative social influence, correctly filling the second blank.

The Average Attitude of Generally Like-Minded People in a Group