Which of the following terms describe the phenomenon when individuals conform to the group because they believe the group is correct? A. Social facilitation B. Informational social influence C. Normative social influence D. Group polarization
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Group polarization refers to the tendency for a group to make more extreme decisions than the initial inclinations of its members. So, we can eliminate options A and D. Show more…
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