Group polarization is when
A. group decision-making grinds to a halt because of too-frequent polling of members' attitudes.
B. especially convincing group members take over discussion, preventing opposing views from being heard.
C. discussion drives group members to take more extreme views than they held previously.
D. group members exaggerate their true beliefs in an attempt to impress onlookers or non-group members.
Answer: C
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