How does group interaction benefit the outcomes of conflict resolution in a pluralistic society?

A. Groups come into conflict over the limited resources of society, and policy results from compromise and resolution.
B. In a pluralistic society, the ideas of extremists are marginalized by mainstream group members.
C. It forces weaker opposing groups to back down in favor of the majority.
D. Group interaction prevents dissenting opinion from slowing the policy process.


Answer: A

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