Question

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 positive; extreme positive; cautious negative; risky positive; conservative

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Group polarization: This when a group of people with similar ideas or opinions discussed and after this discussion everyone now thinks they all have better views of the ideas or opinions than before. This tends to make the group conclude on a decision that is more extreme than earlier thought decision.

Answer 2

A) Positive; extreme

Step-by-step explanation:

Group polarization is when groups make decisions which are much more extreme than the initial stance taken by the individuals themselves. According to social comparison interpretation of group polarization, when individuals tend to see other group members attitude, the individuals tends to make more extreme decisions than the norm of the group just to distinguish themselves