SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
GROUP BEHAVIOR
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Joni agrees with the death penalty because everyone in her class thinks it is an appropriate punishment.
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a single juror is able to sway all the other 11 to conform to a not guilty verdict.
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a group of girls all want to go to the mall.
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an anonymous voting for a candidate.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Group Polarization Examples Some examples of these include discussions and decisions made about public policy, terrorism, college life, and all types of violence. One example of informational influence within group polarization is jury verdicts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Four of the main characteristics of groupthink include pressure to conform, the illusion of invulnerability, self-censorship, and unquestioned beliefs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Group polarization is thought to have two causes: homophily and discursive argumentation. Homophily is the tendency for people to associate with like-minded people, which positively reinforces certain beliefs. Conversely, individuals use discursive arguments to reason with group members and promote an agenda.
Detailed explanation-4: -Deindividuation refers to the phenomenon where the personal identity of an individual is blurred into the identity of the masses. Group polarization, on the other hand, refers to the phenomenon where groups tend to have more extreme positions compare to individuals.