Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:

Identify the statements related to group polarisation:

(A) In the company of like-minded people, you are likely to hear newer arguments favoring your viewpoint.
(B) When you find others also favoring your view point, you feel that your view is validated by others.
(C) The weakening of the group's initial position as a result of discussion with others is called group polarisation.
(D) In group polarisation, groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (C) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (D) only

(A) In the company of like-minded people, you are likely to hear newer arguments favoring your viewpoint. (Correct)
(B) When you find others also favoring your view point, you feel that your view is validated by others. (Correct)
(C) The weakening of the group's initial position as a result of discussion with others is called group polarisation. (Incorrect). Group polarisation means strengthening (becoming more extreme), not weakening.
(D) In group polarisation, groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone. (Correct)