Tabitha Was Not Quite Sure How She Felt About the New

Multiple Choice

Tabitha was not quite sure how she felt about the new health care law signed by President Obama. She was leaning toward the idea that the health care bill was a good one, but she was still not completely for it. After discussing the bill with her four roommates, who were all in full support of the new legislation, Tabitha became a strong supporter of the new bill. What psychological phenomenon just occurred that caused Tabitha to solidify her point of view?

A) group polarization
B) social loafing
C) the actor-observer effect
D) social facilitation