When the committee discussion begins, three people are strongly in favor of hiring Band A to play at the fall dance and three people are somewhat in favor of hiring Band A. Two people are somewhat in favor of hiring Band B
If group polarization is at work, what is the most likely decision of the group after an hour of discussion?
a. Hire Band A.
b. Hire Band B.
c. Go looking for another band to break the stalemate.
d. No decision will be made.
Answer: A
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