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Group Polarization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Group polarization refers to the tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

AP course connection

Topic 9.4: 9.4 Group Influences on Behavior and Mental Processes

Unit 9
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