If Groups with Contrasting Opinions Meet Together to Discuss an Issue

Multiple Choice

If groups with contrasting opinions meet together to discuss an issue, ____ predicts that the group opinions will move toward each other, whereas _____ predicts that the group to opinions will move away from each other.

A) social categorization; persuasive arguments
B) persuasive arguments; social categorization
C) social comparison; diffusion of responsibility
D) diffusion of responsibility; social comparison