________ is the tendency of groups to make decisions that are more extreme than the decisions that are made by members acting alone

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Group polarization

Psychology

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Which of the following is TRUE about children raised by same-sex parents?

a. When compared to those of heterosexual parents, children of same-sex parents have higher levels of psychological problems. b. Children raised by same-sex couples are more likely to engage in sexual experimentation c. Children raised by same-sex couples are less likely to succeed academically compared to their peers raised by heterosexual parents. d. Children of same-sex parents have been found to be equally well socially, emotionally, and cognitively compared to children of heterosexual parents.

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