Asked by Maria Young on Jul 07, 2024

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By providing prospective terrorists with electronic chat rooms for interfacing online with others who share their attitudes,the internet most likely serves as a medium for

A) social facilitation.
B) groupthink.
C) group polarization.
D) social loafing.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where a group's prevailing attitudes or beliefs become more extreme following group discussions.

Prospective Terrorists

Individuals who are considered to be at risk of engaging in acts of terrorism in the future.

Interfacing Online

The interaction between users and digital platforms or services through the internet.

  • Evaluate the procedure and impacts of group polarization in the development of attitudes and behavior.
  • Explore the influence of internet and social media on reinforcing beliefs through group polarization.
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Twinkle MitraJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The internet's provision of chat rooms for terrorist communication creates a platform for group polarization - the phenomenon whereby individuals in a group tend to adopt more extreme attitudes in line with the group's prevailing views.