Investigations of the risky shift led to the conclusion that this group phenomenon was really a tendency for group discussion to

a. reverse the group's original opinions.
b. accentuate group members' initial opinions.
c. arouse and distract members so their self-awareness is reduced.
d. favor illusory thinking in supporting the group's leader.

Answer: B

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