Author Question: Based on the social comparison explanation of group polarization, group members' attitudes toward an ... (Read 165 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Based on the social comparison explanation of group polarization, group members' attitudes toward an issue should be most influenced by

a. how different their attitudes are from those of an outgroup.
b. those in the ingroup who favor a cautious approach.
c. the number of people in their group who share that attitude.
d. those in the ingroup who offer the most arguments relevant to the issue.

Question 2

One reason why social psychologists use the scientific method when they study human behavior is to

a. encourage social psychologists to conduct more basic rather than applied research.
b. allow other social psychologists to attempt to replicate the findings.
c. ensure that the right people get credit for the research.
d. provide a solid theoretical foundation for social psychological research.