When a group of racially prejudiced high school students discussed racial issues,their attitudes became even more prejudiced.This best illustrates
A) group polarization.
B) the just-world phenomenon.
C) the other-race effect.
D) unconscious patronization.

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Group polarization refers to the tendency for group discussions to intensify group attitudes and beliefs. In this scenario, the prejudiced attitudes of the students were reinforced and became even more extreme after they discussed racial issues as a group, which is a clear example of group polarization.

When a Group of Racially Prejudiced High School Students Discussed