When groups of people who believe that the government is conspiring to force all citizens to give up their guns get together for discussions on the Internet,their decisions tend to be more extreme than any one member would have made alone.This phenomenon is known as
A) groupthink.
B) social facilitation.
C) group polarization.
D) diffusion of responsibility.

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Group polarization occurs when a group discussion leads to the strengthening of the initial attitudes and opinions of the group members, often resulting in more extreme decisions. In this case, the belief that the government is conspiring to take away guns may become more extreme as group members reinforce and validate each other's views. Groupthink is a related concept but refers to the tendency of group members to prioritize harmony and cohesiveness over critical thinking, often leading to flawed decision-making. Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon of improved performance in the presence of others, while diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals feel less responsible for their actions in a group setting. Neither of these concepts accurately describes the situation described in the question.

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