The text suggests that the extremism of terrorist organizations,such as those involved in the September 11attacks on the United States,is very likely the result of the naturally occurring process of
A)group polarization.
B)pluralistic ignorance.
C)social loafing.
D)social facilitation.

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Group polarization is the process by which individuals' attitudes and beliefs become more extreme after interacting with others who hold similar beliefs. In the case of terrorist organizations, group polarization could lead to the development and reinforcement of extremist ideologies and behaviors, ultimately contributing to acts of terrorism. Pluralistic ignorance, social loafing, and social facilitation are not directly related to the development of extremist ideologies within terrorist organizations.

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