Group polarization can be avoided by
A) having at least one active devil's advocate in the group.
B) having a group facilitator who strongly encourages group members to consider opposing viewpoints on issues raised during group discussion.
C) discussing issues openly before group members take firm positions.
D) making frequent inferences.

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Group polarization, the tendency for group decisions to be more extreme than individual decisions, can be mitigated by: A) introducing a devil's advocate to challenge prevailing opinions, B) having a facilitator encourage consideration of diverse viewpoints, and C) discussing issues openly before positions become entrenched, all of which encourage critical thinking and consideration of alternative perspectives. Making frequent inferences (D) does not directly address the mechanisms that lead to group polarization.

Group Polarization Can Be Avoided by