A group of students get together and start to discuss their dissatisfaction over the recent increase in tuition. They decide it is time to take action, due to the intensity of their concern. What group effect has most likely occurred?

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Polarization occurs when a group's discussion leads to a shift in their attitudes towards a more extreme position. In this scenario, the group's dissatisfaction over tuition may lead them to become more strongly opposed to the increase, resulting in a polarization effect.

A Group of Students Get Together and Start to Discuss