David, Roger, Ian, and Keith were debating whether the Hoopsters or the Dunkers were the better basketball team. When they started their debate all four friends thought the Hoopsters were slightly better, but after an hour they have now come to the conclusion that the Hoopsters are so much better that they will probably take the division title. What is illustrated by this example?

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This example illustrates group polarization, where the initial opinions of the group members become more extreme after discussing and interacting with each other. In this case, the group's initial belief that the Hoopsters were slightly better was amplified to a belief that they were significantly better.

David, Roger, Ian, and Keith Were Debating Whether the Hoopsters