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____________ refers to the tendency of an attitude to become magnified within a group after members discuss an issue among themselves.
 
  a. Group transfer effect
  b. Groupthink
  c. Group polarization
  d. Group facilitation

Question 2

Greg and his like-minded friends are discussing their views on the issue of gay marriage. After spending time sharing reasons gay marriage should be legal, their views become even stronger in support of gay rights.
 
  This example best illustrates the phenomenon of:
  a. the risky group effect.
  b. group polarization.
  c. groupthink.
  d. group facilitation.


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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