A group begins to discuss a difficult or controversial issue. Group polarization is most likely to occur if the group members

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Group polarization occurs when group members become more extreme in their initial attitudes after discussing them in a group setting. This tends to happen when group members initially hold similar attitudes or opinions, and the discussion reinforces and amplifies those opinions. If group members are already divided or have different starting positions, the discussion may lead to compromise or a middle-ground solution instead of polarization. Secret ballots or a liking for argumentation are not necessarily predictors of group polarization.

A Group Begins to Discuss a Difficult or Controversial Issue