According to a social comparison interpretation, group polarization tends to occur because individuals can present themselves in a more ________ light by taking slightly more ________ positions than the norm of the group

a. positive; extreme
b. positive; cautious
c. negative; risky
d. positive; conservative


Answer: A

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