Marilyn,Bob,and Carl all believe a certain defendant is probably guilty and should be sentenced.Individually their recommendations for a sentence are 3,5,and 7 years.When they meet as a group however,they recommend 10 years.This change and collective shift is called:
A)groupthink.
B)group polarization.
C)the Abilene paradox.
D)an escalation of commitment.

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Group polarization refers to the phenomenon where a group's attitudes or beliefs become more extreme than those of its individual members. In this scenario, Marilyn, Bob, and Carl individually recommend sentences of 3, 5, and 7 years, but when they meet as a group, they recommend 10 years. This shift towards a more extreme recommendation is an example of group polarization. Groupthink is a similar phenomenon where group members prioritize group consensus over individual dissent, the Abilene paradox refers to a decision-making phenomenon where individuals go along with a group decision even if they disagree with it, and escalation of commitment refers to a phenomenon where individuals continue to invest time or resources into a failing project or situation. None of these concepts accurately describe the situation described in the question.

Marilyn,Bob,and Carl All Believe a Certain Defendant Is Probably Guilty