When members of a group come together with a certain attitude,that attitude becomes more extreme after the group discusses it.This effect is called ________.

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The phenomenon described is known as decision polarization, where group discussion results in group members adopting more extreme positions than they initially held. Social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group. Responsibility diffusion refers to the tendency for individuals to feel less responsibility to act when part of a group. The principle of least interest refers to the idea that the person who is least invested in a relationship or interaction has more power. None of these concepts accurately describe the phenomenon described in the question.

When Members of a Group Come Together with a Certain