Group Polarization and Its Social Implications Quiz Test your knowledge of Group Polarization with this quiz. Explore its social implications, role of social media, and theories explaining this phenomenon.
#1
A type of magnetic phenomenon
The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members
A form of dance
A cooking technique
#2
It leads to decreased social cohesion
It promotes diversity of opinions within a group
It tends to reinforce and exaggerate the initial attitudes of group members
It has no impact on social dynamics
#3
It is unrelated to the phenomenon
It contributes to the tendency for groups to make more extreme decisions
It prevents polarization in groups
It only affects individual opinions, not group dynamics
#4
Groupthink always leads to consensus, while Group Polarization does not.
Group Polarization always leads to consensus, while Groupthink does not.
Groupthink is an individual phenomenon, while Group Polarization is a group phenomenon.
Group Polarization and Groupthink are synonymous terms.
#5
A tendency for groups to make riskier decisions than individuals
A phenomenon where individuals become more cautious in a group setting
A term describing the reluctance of individuals to take risks in social situations
A concept unrelated to group decision-making
#6
They are synonymous terms
Choice shift refers to the tendency of groups to make safer decisions, while risky shift refers to the tendency to make riskier decisions.
Choice shift is unrelated to group decision-making, while risky shift is specific to risky decisions.
Choice shift only occurs in small groups, while risky shift occurs in larger groups.
#7
Social Loafing
Conformity
Groupthink
Group Polarization
#8
It is not related
It is synonymous with Group Polarization
It is the opposite of Group Polarization
It only occurs in small groups
#9
Social Exchange Theory
Social Identity Theory
Social Impact Theory
Social Comparison Theory
#10
It has no impact on group dynamics
By providing a platform for echo chambers and reinforcing existing beliefs
By promoting face-to-face communication and understanding
It discourages group discussions
#11
Social comparison
Informational influence
Normative influence
Individualism
#12
It suggests that individuals tend to compare themselves with others to assess their opinions, contributing to Group Polarization.
It proposes that individuals avoid social comparisons, leading to a lack of polarization in groups.
It is unrelated to Group Polarization.
It only applies to small groups, not larger social settings.
#13
Leadership has no impact on Group Polarization.
Effective leadership can promote diversity of opinions and prevent extreme decisions.
Leadership always leads to more extreme decisions within a group.
Leadership only affects individual opinions, not group dynamics.
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