According to the social comparison interpretation of group polarization,when exposed to other group members' attitudes,people's attitudes tend to become more extreme in the ________ because they want to ________.
A) opposite direction of the group's attitudes; play devil's advocate
B) opposite direction of the group's attitudes; distinguish themselves from others
C) same direction the group is already leaning; distinguish themselves from others
D) same direction the group is already leaning; play devil's advocate

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The social comparison interpretation of group polarization suggests that when individuals are exposed to the attitudes of their group members, their own attitudes become more extreme in the same direction as the group's prevailing attitudes. This shift occurs because individuals seek to distinguish themselves positively within the group, often by adopting a more extreme stance in the direction the group is already leaning.

According to the Social Comparison Interpretation of Group Polarization,when Exposed