When the committee discussion begins, three people are strongly in favor of hiring Band A to play at the fall dance and three people are somewhat in favor of hiring Band A. Two people are somewhat in favor of hiring Band B. If group polarization is at work, what is the most likely decision of the group after an hour of discussion?

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Group polarization refers to the tendency for group discussion to lead to more extreme opinions and actions than those originally held by individual members. In this scenario, three people are strongly in favor of hiring Band A and three are somewhat in favor, so it is likely that discussion will lead to a more extreme endorsement of Band A. Additionally, only two people are somewhat in favor of hiring Band B, which may not be enough to sway the group's opinion. Therefore, the most likely decision is to hire Band A.

When the Committee Discussion Begins, Three People Are Strongly in Favor