Before the meeting, each of several city council members was tentatively considering an air pollution ordinance. After the meeting, they expressed strong support of the ordinance. This outcome is an example of

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Group polarization occurs when individuals in a group discussion tend to take a more extreme position or stance on an issue after the discussion than they held before it. In this scenario, the city council members moved from tentative consideration to strong support of the air pollution ordinance after their meeting, illustrating group polarization.

Before the Meeting, Each of Several City Council Members Was