Aaron and Jason have been friends for quite a while, but they have somewhat different ideas about social issues. In college, Aaron becomes active in the debate club, and Jason joins the baseball team. As they both become more involved with classmates in their new activities, their ideas about social issues become considerably different, reflecting _____.

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The accentuation phenomenon suggests that when individuals become more involved in different groups or activities, their differences become more pronounced. This is likely the case with Aaron and Jason, as they become more involved with their respective clubs and their differing ideas about social issues begin to stand out. None of the other options (false consensus effect, deindividuation, social facilitation) accurately explain this situation.

Aaron and Jason Have Been Friends for Quite a While