Which of the following leads individuals to take a more extreme position following a group discussion?
a. ?a tendency to affiliate with persons holding contrary opinions
b. ?conformity and the desire for affiliation
c. ?exposure to new and persuasive arguments on the other side
d. ?decreased inhibition and less civil discussion
Answer: b. ?conformity and the desire for affiliation
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A) treatment outcome study B) double-blind experiment C) longitudinal study D) breaching experiment
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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A) three B) five C) seven D) nine