Bob and Will are arguing about capital punishment and end up adapting more extreme attitudes on the topic than they had previously.According to the social comparison interpretation, why did Bob's and Will's attitudes become more extreme?
A) Through their discussion, they were exposed to a wide range of influential arguments.
B) They viewed the consequences of their attitudes or decisions as extremely important.
C) They desire to be different from others, but also to be correct in their views.
D) They are motivated to conform to views that are socially desirable.

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The social comparison interpretation suggests that individuals adapt more extreme attitudes when they desire to be different from others, but also to be correct in their views. In this scenario, Bob and Will were arguing with each other, which may have led them to want to differentiate themselves from each other by taking more extreme positions.

Bob and Will Are Arguing About Capital Punishment and End