Which concept describes the tendency for group discussion to shift opinions toward a more extreme position?

A Groupthink

B Group polarization

C Social loafing

D Deindividuation

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Group polarization: group discussion tends to amplify members pre-existing attitudes, pushing the group toward a more extreme position.

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The correct answer to the question "Which concept describes the tendency for group discussion to shift opinions toward a more extreme position?" is Option B: Group polarization.

The other options — A) Groupthink, C) Social loafing, D) Deindividuation — are incorrect for this MCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Group polarization: group discussion tends to amplify members pre-existing attitudes, pushing the group toward a more extreme position.

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Which concept describes the tendency for group discussion to shift opinions toward a more extreme position?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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