Multiple Choice
Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is an example of
A) informational influence.
B) normative influence.
C) the reactance theory.
D) the social comparison theory.
Correct Answer:
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