Nan had pretty much made up her mind before a group discussion. During the discussion, however, she thinks to herself, "I think I'll hang back and see how the others feel about it. I don't want them to think I'm nuts or anything."
Nan's thoughts best reflect the ________ interpretation of group polarization.
a. social comparison
b. persuasive arguments
c. deviance avoidance
d. accuracy motive
Answer: A
Psychology
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