The group polarization phenomenon.

1976/07/01 by David G. Myers, Helmut Lamm · 13 citations
Chemistry · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Chemistry #Group (periodic table) #Phenomenon #Physics #Polarization (electrochemistry) #Psychology #Quantum mechanics #Social and Intergroup Psychology #Social psychology

paper · doi:10.1037/0033-2909.83.4.602

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Citations

• Risky shifts, cautious shifts, and group polarization
• Studies of independence and conformity: I. A minority of one against a unanimous majority.
• Consequences of prejudice against the null hypothesis.
• Effects of partially shared persuasive arguments on group-induced shifts: A group-problem-solving approach.
• Choice Shifts and Extreme Behavior: Judicial Review in the Federal Courts
• The group as a polarizer of attitudes.
• Studies in group decision II: Differences of positions, differences of opinion and group polarization
• Discussion-Induced Attitude Polarization

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