Internet communication that enables like-minded health care advocates to share their ideas also serves to strengthen their prevailing health care attitudes.This best illustrates
A) cognitive dissonance.
B) group polarization.
C) social facilitation.
D) social contagion.

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Group polarization refers to the phenomenon wherein group discussion and interaction tend to strengthen a group's prevailing attitudes and inclinations. Here, like-minded health care advocates communicate through the internet, potentially reinforcing their attitudes and beliefs about healthcare.

Internet Communication That Enables Like-Minded Health Care Advocates to Share