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7.5 Group polarisation Flashcards

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What is group polarisation?

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The tendency of an individual group member, following group discussion, to shift their initially held views to a more extreme position (in the same general direction)

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What is social comparison?

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The process of evaluating our attitudes and abilities by comparing ourselves to others

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