Compared to when two individuals compete, when two groups of people compete, they tend to be extreme and hostile. This is known as ____.
A)the minimal group effect
B)the discontinuity effect
C)the group polarization effect
D)deindividuation

Question

Compared to when two individuals compete, when two groups of people compete, they tend to be extreme and hostile. This is known as ____. ​
A)the minimal group effect
B)the discontinuity effect
C)the group polarization effect
D)deindividuation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The discontinuity effect refers to the phenomenon where intergroup conflicts tend to be more extreme and hostile than interpersonal conflicts, often leading to more aggressive or competitive behaviors between groups than between individuals.

Compared to When Two Individuals Compete, When Two Groups of People