After a group of gang members learned that their friend had died in a seemingly random accident, several of them started blaming a rival gang for his death. Even though there was no evidence whatsoever that the rival gang was responsible, the more the friends talked, the more passionate they became in their belief that revenge was necessary. What concept from social psychology describes the process driving these friends toward revenge?
A. Social influence
B. Prosocial behavior
C. Altruism
D. Groupthink
Answer: D
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