Wright (2003) suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences, such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations. Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

A. social inhibition
B. social facilitation
C. pluralistic ignorance
D. group polarization


Answer: D

Psychology

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After Eduardo takes a personality assessment based on the five-factor personality model, the results indicate he is a gregarious and outgoing person who gains energy from being with other people. In other words, Eduardo has scored high on the dimension of

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a. approximately 30% of their residents b. more than 65% of their residents c. more than 90% of their residents d. less than 10% of their residents e. less than 25% of their residents

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FIll in the blank with correct word.

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