A Social-Comparison Explanation of Polarization in Groups Suggest That Polarization

Multiple Choice

A social-comparison explanation of polarization in groups suggest that polarization occurs when

A) individuals compare their position to other members' positions,and find that others are more extreme than they are.
B) groups generate more arguments in favor of one position rather than another and the members shift their opinions in that direction.
C) groups implicitly adopt decision rules that prompt them to support more extreme decisions.
D) groups value caution more than risk,but can't make a clear comparison between these two values.