As an architect, Rita and her partners are concerned about handicapped access to buildings. Recently, she attended a design meeting where she heard her colleagues make a number of strong, new arguments for increased access. As the group discussion continued, the partners seemed to develop an even stronger attitude favoring handicapped access. Which of the following best describes what Rita's group experienced?
A) social facilitation
B) social loafing
C) group polarization
D) group inoculation
Answer: C
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