Psychology of Social Situations: Conformity, Obedience, and Group Influence

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Group polarization is the tendency for

A
$Groups to adopt more extreme views than their initial individual leanings$
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B
$Individuals to abandon strong views once they enter a cohesive group$
C
$Groups to compromise toward the average opinion of all members$
D
$Members to publicly agree while privately holding moderate views$

Explanation

Discussion strengthens shared views; common in echo chambers.

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