The group polarization effect implies that
A)when most of the group members initially favor a cautious decision, discussion will cause the group to adopt an even more cautious decision.
B)the gap between two opposing factions will be narrowed after group discussion.
C)when most of the group members initially favor a cautious decision, discussion will cause the group to adopt a risky decision.
D)group decisions will always be better than individual decisions.

Question

The group polarization effect implies that ​
A)when most of the group members initially favor a cautious decision, discussion will cause the group to adopt an even more cautious decision.
B)the gap between two opposing factions will be narrowed after group discussion.
C)when most of the group members initially favor a cautious decision, discussion will cause the group to adopt a risky decision.
D)group decisions will always be better than individual decisions.

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The group polarization effect suggests that after discussing a topic, a group is likely to move to a more extreme position in the direction they were already leaning. If the group initially favors caution, discussion tends to make their decision even more cautious.

The Group Polarization Effect Implies That ​

The Group Polarization Effect Implies That